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Colombia: Strengthening the Implementation of the Victim Assistance and Reparation Policy within the Framework of the Final Agreement for the Termination of the Conflict in the Targeted Territories. The purpose of the project is to contribute to the adjustment of strategies that contribute to strengthening and articulating the implementation of the Comprehensive Care and Reparation Policy for Victims and the Final Agreement for the termination of the conflict in the targeted territories between the parties in Colombia. This process will be carried out through:1. Strengthen the institutional capacities of the Unit to make the adjustments and implementation of territorial intervention actions to harmonize planning and execution instruments required by public policy in the framework of post-conflict and peace building; 2. Strengthen institutional response strategies, administrative and judicial, in the face of progress in relation to compliance with orders of the Constitutional Court and based on legal guidelines, articulation with the mission information provided by the technical areas and that the advances related to the implementation of public policy are supported; 3. Strengthen the communication scheme of the Unit with and for the victims, their organizations, the defenders organizations and other stakeholders, improving the framework of the Public Policy of Victims through the construction of the balance and the proposal on the prospective of the public policy of victims.
Conflict Victims Project: Institutional Strengthening Activity (CVP IS), Colombia The project, implemented in Colombia aims to achieve the following four results:  Improved strategic management, psychosocial and physical rehabilitation, reparations, partner with GOC bodies and coordination fora focusing on women’s and ethnic issues, build capacity for implementation of the Victims Law among ethnic authorities, and address a risk that affects women acutely including sexual violence in the context of armed conflict.
Pre-Consultation of the Mauyauma Special Harmonization Program for Social and Economic Reincorporation with a Differential Ethnic and Gender Approach In this follow-up phase of programming, this project aims to contribute to carry out actions in coordination with Espacio Nacional de Consulta Previa (ENCP) for the pre-consultation stage for the Mauyauma Special Harmonization Program in Colombia. These actions are part of the prior consultation process of the Special Harmonization Program for social and economic reintegration with an ethnic and gender focus and its Normative Instrument for Afro-Colombian, Raizal and Palenquero black communities.
Rapid Assessment of the Opportunities for Decent Employment for Youth Facing Long-Term Exclusion From the Labour Markets in Selected Regions of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Rapid assessment of the opportunities for decent employment for youth facing long-term exclusion from the labour markets in selected regions of Kazakhstan and Tajikistan will aim at the determination of effective demand and current terms of labour offered to young people (under 30 years of age), belonging to socioeconomically vulnerable categories of residents; the identification of structural barriers to matching the socioeconomically disadvantaged categories of youth with jobs that would meet their skills and aspirations; the analysis of gaps in current systems of recruitment and intermediation by state services and private employment agencies and the presentation of proposals for ethical measures in these areas.
Provision of WASH Services to Vulnerable Communities in Eastern Sudan – Kassala State The overall objective of the proposed intervention is to provide sustainable access to water infrastructures and waste collection management systems in Kassala Town and Girba Town, accompanied by a tailored assistance in state-level and community capacity-building to strengthen future management of said objectives and enhance the project’s sustainability.
Climate Adaptation, Disaster Risk Reduction and Education (CADRE) This project aims to build the resilience of vulnerable people in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) to climate change and climate-induced natural hazards. CADRE + will continue its core activities in the areas of education while increasing the level of support for local teachers in an effort to gradually transition the module of lessons to be self-sustaining within each respective education system.
CCCM, Direct Life-Saving and Protection Assistance for Conflict-Affected Populations in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Through this project, IOM directly contributes to improving the living conditions of conflict-affected populations in the Democratic Republic of Congo through the integrated provision of targeted life-saving and protection assistance to vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs). In particular, IOM is collecting, analyzing and sharing data on displacement flows, locations, number and needs of IDPs and returnees through the implementation of its Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM).  IOM is also providing and extending site management services, including site maintenance works. Lastly, IOM  provides protection assistance to gender-based violence survivors as well as victims of trafficking and to the most vulnerable IDPs at risk of exploitation and/or abuse.
Regional Programme Against Human Trafficking, Phase II The project will reinforce regional approach to combatting trafficking in human beings and strengthening cooperation dialogue between governments and civil society. The regional approach will also compliment national efforts of each country to improve response to protection of trafficking survivors.
Bangladesh: Ensuring the Continuity of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Shelter Services for the Rohingya Refugees Affected by the Fire in March 2021 On 22 March , a massive fire broke out in Camps 9, 8W and 8E housing Rohingya refugees in the Kutupalong Balukhali Area in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh. According to the Rapid Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) issued by Inter Sector Coordination Group (ISCG) at the end of March 2021, shelters and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure were severely damaged and in the case of Camp 9 completely destroyed. With the support from SDC and other donors such as CERF and ECHO, IOM plans the reconstruction of the WASH facilities with more durable solutions and addressing the Shelter/non-food item (NFI) needs with the incorporation of the Build Back Safer strategic objectives in the second phase of the response.
Screening and Prevention Activities to Support Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Preparedness in South Sudan IOM will continue to contribute towards South Sudan's preparedness for potential transmission of ebola virus disease by screening at points of entry, immediately managing and reporting suspected cases and implementing minimum infection prevention and control interventions at the identified priority areas.
Elections Exploratory Mission to Nigeria 2018 This project implements a European Union (EU) election exploratory mission to Nigeria for the general elections of 2019.
Introduction of an Automated Intelligent Video-Control System at Road Border Crossing Point Novaya Huta – Novi Yarilovychi at the Belarus–Ukraine Frontier The proposed action will support Belarus and Ukraine in increasing the level of legal trade, cross-border cooperation and overall security at the common border. It will support the development and installation of a reliable and secure intelligent video control system at Novaya Huta and Novi Yarylovychi border crossing points and integration into PRINEX, as well as capacity building of primary beneficiaries.
Combating Trafficking in Zimbabwe through Prevention, Protection and an Institutionalized National Referral Mechanism The overall aim of the project is to enhance Government of Zimbabwe and civil society efforts to coordinate anti-trafficking-responses and protect victims of trafficking (VoT) through strengthened protection to identified VoT, improved capacity of targeted communities to prevent trafficking in persons and an institutionalized national referral mechanism capacity.
Strengthening the role of women in conflict resolution through natural resources management at the community level in the rural areas of the governorates of Sana’a and Lahj in Yemen This project will help rural communities to better manage natural resources (land and water), strengthen the participation of women in conflict resolution mechanisms at the local community level, and increase economic self-reliance and enhance social cohesion in rural areas of Yemen.
Supporting Critical Life Saving Interventions to Rohingya Refugees Living in Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh Through this multisectoral project, IOM will provide assistance to the Rohingya refugee by: (1) Up scaling and streamlining the feedback and complaints mechanisms and creating a more proactive outreach within the communities; (2) Conducting its routine assessment activities that will provide population and needs information at community level, showing thegeographical area of Rohingya refugee concentration, and the gaps in needs; (3) providing the provision of emergency shelters, temporary community shelters, and improvement to existing shelters, as well as implement site management support in targeted camps; (4) operating large scale bamboo treatment facility and treat Borak bamboos; (5) mitigatingand preventing trafficking risks for the most vulnerable persons in Cox's Bazaar; and (6) increasing access to lifesaving primary health care services to FDMN and Host community through static and mobile health care facilities.
Provision of Multi-Sectoral Assistance and Strengthening Social Cohesion for Refugees and the Host Community in Southeast Turkey In response to the needs of Syrian refugees living within host communities, as well as the needs of the broader host community, through this project IOM is undertaking activities to rehabilitate public and community infrastructure in Turkey to facilitate access for refugees and host community members to essential services. The project also provides Syrian refugees and local Turkish youth with business skills and knowledge to support socio-economic resilience and self-reliance, while also supporting municipalities in implementing a model for integrated service delivery to refugees and other migrants, simultaneously promoting social cohesion with the host communities.
Increasing Access to Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration in Bosnia and Herzegovina The specific objective of the project is to provide durable solutions to migrants and help in the process of return to their countries of origin. In the process, the outreach work performed will contribute to identify vulnerable migrants in need of protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and facilitate assistance to them. As such, the proposed project aligns with IOM’s mission to support safe, secure, humane, and dignified migration for all. Designed for a duration of 10 months, the project complements ongoing efforts through the Western Balkans AVRR Program in BiH.
Support to Vulnerable Malian Refugees and Selected Host Communities through Livelihood Opportunities and Protection Activities in the North Region, Burkina Faso Following intercommunal violence in Mali and in Burkina Faso, Malian refugees, host communities and internally displaced persons (IDPs) are coexisting in the northern region of Burkina Faso. In response, this project aims at supporting 4900 vulnerable Malian refugees, IDPs and community members by working on strengthening their economic security and community cohesion through livelihood opportunities. The project also focuses on strengthening those communities' protection needs through psychosocial and gender-based violence support activities, as well as the provision of emergency shelters for 100 most-at-risk beneficiaries.
Ensuring the Delivery of Critical Life-Saving Assistance for the Most Vulnerable Population Affected by La Soufrière Volcano Eruption, St. Vincent and the Grenadines On 9 April 2021, after months of heightened activity, La Soufrière volcano entered an explosive state. About 30 villages (16,000-20,000 people, approximately 18 per cent of the country’s population) have been evacuated across the main island of St. Vincent. Through this 3-month intervention, IOM contributes to the provision of immediate life-saving humanitarian assistance to affected people, supported by the necessary logistics capacity to ensure effective, timely and environmentally appropriate delivery of relief assistance.
IOM Response to Hurricane Maria in Dominica This project aims to meet the immediate, priority shelter needs of 500 vulnerable households with slightly, moderately and severely damaged houses through: 1) Strengthening capacity for and awareness of disaster resilient, build back better construction techniques among up to 200 skilled and 1,500 unskilled individuals; and 2) Ensuring that the damaged houses of 500 vulnerable households are retrofitted in a resilient way.
Supporting the Government of Georgia's COVID-19 Response in Migration and Border Management Under the overall objective of contributing to the Government of Georgia's efforts to contain and interrupt COVID-19 transmission and mitigate the impact of the pandemic, IOM supports the Government of Georgia and relevant front-line authorities by ensuring the improved availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and critical supplies for COVID-19. This emergency response project will provide assistance to migration department staff, migrants in migrant accommodation centre and relevant border authorities in Georgia, corresponding to IOM's Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan and the associated IOM South Caucasus Appeal.
Improving Living Conditions and Self-Reliance of Refugees and Host Communities in Gambella Region Ethiopia The overall objective of the present action is to contribute towards improving living conditions and self-reliance of refugees and host communities in Gambella Region of Ethiopia. Due to the limited resourcesand lack of economic opportunities, there is a potential tension betweenthe refugees and host communities. Therefore, support to the refugee population and host communities is critical to reduce dependency on aid.Support will be split among the refugees (70%) and host community members (30%), and will include the provision of sustainable transitional shelters and sanitation facilities in the targeted region.
Joint Project on Family Reunification Travel Assistance in Ireland- Irish Red Cross This project seeks to assist refugees and other conflict-affected populations who have been granted family reunification in Ireland, but who are unable to fund their family members travel due to limited financial means, to effectively exercise their right to family unity by providing their family members with travel assistance. This travel assistance programme seeks to assist 5 families to overcome financial obstacles by providing logistical assistance to protection beneficiaries in Ireland to facilitate reunion with their family members.
Displacement and Tracking Matrix of Migrants Since 2017, with the continuous outflows from Venezuela, inter-agency preparedness and operational activities to respond to growing needs of Venezuelan migrants and refugees in several American countries have been heightened. A Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) was developed in close coordination with country-level actors and coordination structures. The Plan seeks to provide a holistic and comprehensive response, complementing governments’ priorities and plans. As part of the RMRP, IOM is implementing several projects and activities in Trinidad and Tobago targeting Venezuelan migrants and populations affected by the increased flows into the country. The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is one such activity, which assesses the characteristics and needs of the Venezuelan migrant population. It provides the United Nations system, the Government and civil society organizations with information to develop plans and policies for migrants through the collection of secure and transparent information. DTM aids in promoting the rights of migrants and minimize the risks of irregular migration.
Migration Profile in Fiji: Building the Capacity for Evidence-Based Policy As a regional hub in the Pacific, Fiji is considered as an origin, transit and destination country in the context of international migration. Migration dynamics are becoming increasingly complex with growing impacts of both slow-onset and rapid-onset climate change. Efforts in addressing intersecting issues such as trafficking in persons(TIP) and a renewed focus on promoting sustainable labour mobility in the country through seasonal worker programmes with Australia and New Zealand highlight that well-managed migration is a priority for the Government of Fiji.
Enhancing Fair and Ethical Recruitment to Combat Modern Slavery, including Trafficking and Forced Labor in International Migrant Work The project will implement research, pilot activities, mapping and feasibility to inform a future investment in improving recruitment agency practices and providing more transparent labor supply chain mapping to ethical employers.
Enabling Guinea Bissau to Timely Respond and Stop COVID-19 Transmission Initiative aims to contribute to the overall objective of the national COVID-19 contingency plan to control further transmission and mitigate the overall impact of the outbreak, with particular attention to vulnerable groups including migrants, children and women in a situation of vulnerability, considering the dynamics related to population mobility.
Emergency and Transitional Shelter Support for Populations Displaced by Typhoon Ompong, Philippines Through this project, IOM will provide shelter support to the most vulnerable households in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), with a specific focus on Benguet, and families seeking to return to damaged houses across Cagayan Valley after the typhoon Ompong in the Philippines. Interventions in the targeted areas will focus on the municipality of Itogon, where about 400 households from barangays Ucab and Loacan remain displaced.  To ensure that the most appropriate shelter solution is provided to the wider affected populations across CAR and Cagayan Valley this intervention will make available 4 differentshelter packages adapted to address the most urgent shelter needs identified: Transitional Shelter, Shelter Repair Kits, Emergency ShelterKits, and Cash Grants for those with staying with host families.
Supporting Youth with Efficient and Effective Employment Counselling Centres in Niger The project aims to tackle the lack of opportunities for youth in Niger and provide alternatives to irregular migration in order to address the interconnected issues mentioned above. The project aims to achieve this objective through private recruitment agencies and the government; particularly the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment (ANPE), which will provide job counselling services to Nigerian youth seeking employment. The project will also address the issue of higher unemployment rates for women in Niger and lower rates of use of ANPE services by women, by conducting gender-sensitive capacity-building workshops and increasing ANPE’s visibility among women in Niger. Equipment will be provided and training for selected ANPE officials will be conducted. The project will also assist with the roll-out of a gender-sensitive communication campaign. Finally, an analysis of the private sector labour demand in Niger will be carried out in coordination with the ANPE and the private sector recruitment agencies.
Enhancing Health, Border and Mobility Management in Tunisia Through Technical Assistance The project will support the capacity of Tunisian authorities in health, border and mobility management to through strengthened operations and the provision of equipment and infrastructural improvements at points of entry (PoEs) based on needs identified jointly with relevant Ministry of Interior and other relevant Government of Tunisia stakeholders. The collaboration will include the strengthening of capacity to address the COVID-19 pandemic at PoEs as well as the provision of emergency assistance to migrants in Tunisia.
Rapid Response Fund - Ethiopia In support efforts to meet acute emergency needs in Ethiopia, IOM continues implementing the quick-granting mechanism, the Rapid Response Fund - Ethiopia (RRF-E), to support non-governmental organizations emergency responses in the protection, shelter and settlements and water and sanitation and hygiene sectors and expand coverage to the entire country of Ethiopia. The increased geographical coverage is in response to a majority of conflicts occurring at the borders and boundaries of regions where conflict over resources between ethnic groups have erupted.
Emergency Social Stabilization and Resilience Project (ESSRP) With the liberation of areas from ISIS control, it is imperative for the Government of Iraq to quickly move back into these areas in order to provide support on the human aspects of the stabilization efforts, with a view towards individual and community recovery. As such, emphasis is needed on support to returnees including the provision of cash, short-term employment, and other means of social support to the most vulnerable of these returnees. The project provides cash-for-work and livelihood opportunities to returning and existing populations in the liberated areas, as well as addressing the impact of conflict on the population by strengthening social safety net function at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. The aim is to encourage stabilization and recovery efforts for those communities and to help kick?start economic activity, employment opportunities, and livelihoods. The project also provides services to mitigate psychosocial impacts of the conflict. Furthermore, it supports the establishment of a resilient social safety net system, including development of a robust social registry, strengthening social workers' infrastructure, and scaling up the existing conditional cash transfers as mitigation measures.
Institutional Strengthening for the Promotion of Labor Insertion and Mobility of the Migrant and Returned Population, and of Host Communities in Colombia The project focuses on contributing to the social and economic integration of migrant population, returnees, and host communities in prioritized areas of Colombia, through institutional strengthening and generation of employment opportunities that promotes labour integration and mobility. The project will develop strategic documents related to a diagnosis and recommendations on labour integration and mobility of migrants, and a methodology of vacancies of difficult placement. The project will also carry out events with comprehensive actions addressed to target populations and officials of public and private entities linked to labour issues in urban areas and will design and roll out an information campaign regarding labour permits and/or related migratory documents in the prioritized municipalities.
Provision of emergency humanitarian assistance to drought-affected displaced populations in Somalia The proposed project aims to implement a multi-sector response to the location-specific emergency needs of displaced populations and host communities in Somalia. Through camp coordination and camp management (CCCM), Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) responses, IOM will strengthen existing life-saving humanitarian assistance to drought affected populations and scale up its activities in Gedo, Bay, Sanaag, and Lower Juba regions of Somalia.