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Wellbeing of Populations Affected by the Northern Ethiopia Crisis Is Strengthened through Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Support to IDPs and Host Community The objective of this action is to improve service provision in targeted sites in Ethiopia through coordination and information management, site planning and development, community participation and capacity building of key stakeholders. IOM's site management support (SMS) intervention includes all four pillars of SMS including site planning and development, coordination and information management, community participation and capacity building. The intervention aims to improve service provision in sites, coordination of response and increase the capacity of local stakeholders involved in camp coordination and camp management activities. COVID-19 mitigation will be mainstreamed into site management through risk communication & community engagement, especially with and through community self-governance structures, site improvements that contribute to infection prevention and control, such as crowd control measures, decongestion and/or partitioning of communal living spaces.
Strengthening Border Security to Combat Trans-Border Crimes and Extreme Violence in Cambodia Phase II The project seeks to contribute to reduction of border security threats from transnational organized crime and unlawful movement along remote land and maritime border areas and affected border populations of Cambodia by strengthening the national police regular training courses of the Ministry of Interior. The training course will integrate gender and human rights components to ensure all new police cadets and in-service especially the frontline border police officials will clearly understand and uphold the law, respect the human rights and adheres to principles of equality, non-discrimination, participation, inclusion, transparency and accountability to Cambodia's borders and ports of entry.
Operationalization of Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative (CADRI) Partnership Country Work through Regional and Global Facilitation Services This project responds to an inter-agency request for IOM to lead regional facilitation in Eastern and Southern Africa and West and Central Africa of the implementation and regionalization of the Capacity for Disaster Reduction Initiative ('The CADRI Initiative') Joint Programme (2019-2023). The CADRI Initiative is a global partnership composed of 20 UN and non-UN organizations that works towards strengthening countries' capacities to pursue integrated and coherent solutions to reduce disaster and climate risks to achieve the 2030 agenda. In line with IOM's expanded role in CADRI, the Organization has taken up co-hosting responsibilities of the CADRI regional facilitation function in West and Central Africa and continues to lead the regional facilitation function for Eastern and Southern Africa. The objective of this project is to strengthen IOM's support to the CADRI Partnership through the hosting of regional CADRI facilitators/consultants to be based in the IOM Regional Offfices. IOM's support ensures stronger alignment of CADRI country interventions with regional priorities; stronger follow-up to CADRI-supported results and deliverables at regional and country levels; and better dissemination of CADRI findings, recommendations and lessons learnt in the regions.
Piloting Virtual Tools and an Innovative Model to Support Entrepreneurship for the Inclusion of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations in Ecuador This project seeks to contribute to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Economic and Social Inclusion (MIES) in Ecuador to promote technical tools and innovative strategies that support micro-entrepreneurship initiatives and training for people on the move and in vulnerable situations. This initiative aims to achieve the government officials use of updated information, new tools and skills to develop inclusive programming on micro entrepreneurship targeted at people on the move and others in vulnerable situations.  Additionally, the project will help the government promote a virtual course and support the implementation of a pilot programme in three cities to support the socioeconomic integration of people on the move and in vulnerable situations.
Voluntary Assisted Return Programme The objective of the programme is to support migrants willing to return voluntarily to their countries of origin (CoOs) and to further contribute to improving return migration management in Norway. The project will assist 120 migrants with a dignified and safe voluntary return and with sustainable reintegration support. The Voluntary Assisted Return Programme (VARP) will be based on the already existing VARP framework and complementary activities offered. All assistance will be provided according to IOM’s guidelines and policies. The programme is open to international protection applicants, to applicants whose international protection request was rejected, migrants in an irregular situation in Norway and to migrants with a legal residency in Norway who want to return voluntary.
Resettlement of Refugees to France from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Niger, Chad, Rwanda and Other Countries This project is intended to provide comprehensive resettlement support to those refugees identified by the Government of France for resettlement to France. EU Member States have collectively pledged 30,000 places for the resettlement or humanitarian admission of refugees in need of international protection under the new Union resettlement scheme for 2020. In light of this, France has committed to resettle 5200 refugees from Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Niger, Chad, Rwanda and other third countries.
Recover from the COVID-19 Adverse Mobility-Restrictions Induced Impacts in Madagascar (REfrAMe MADAGASCAR) This project will build on the ongoing collaboration with border management stakeholders (border police, customs, health services) to enhance disease surveillance and control at international points of entry (i.e. airports and major seaports) in line with the International Health Regulations (2005), in the context of the country gradual reopening of borders in the COVID-19 context.
Assisted Passage, Medical and Related Services for Australian Government Funded Refugees and Special Humanitarian Program Entrants IOM will conduct pre-departure medical screening (PDMS) and treatment services for government-funded migrants going to Australia. PDMS will bebased on the new protocol the purpose of which is to reduce the post-arrival medical issues that are presented by refugee and humanitarian visa holders and to ensure better follow-up and treatment on-shore of health problems that have been identified at the point of departure.
Providing Access to Quality Learning Through Secondary School Education and Functional Adult Literacy in Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area (Jonglei/GPAA) This project aims to implement conflict-sensitive and integrated interventions of secondary school support and functional adult literacy training to contribute to restoring peaceful social coexistence, improving stability and strengthening resilience of vulnerable communities, particularly women and youth, in Jonglei State and Greater Pibor Administrative Area in South Sudan.
Building Resilience, Recovery and Peaceful Coexistence for Conflict Affected Communities in Abyei The project aims to mitigate the risk of conflict and promote recovery in Abyei Administrative Area in South Sudan. Since 2013, IOM’s Abyei Rehabilitation Initiative (ARI) has been contributing to the sustainability of returns and overall stability of the Abyei Area by promoting peaceful-coexistence, improving livelihood opportunities and basics services, building confidence in local institutions and empowering youth and women. Building upon the initial phases of the ARI, the proposed intervention will continue supporting the communities within Abyei by leveraging the momentum initiated by previous phases.
Regional Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) for the Horn of Africa and Yemen 2021-2024 to Provide Protection and Assistance for Vulnerable Migrants in Yemen The East and Horn of Africa is a region of origin, transit, and destination for hundreds of thousands of migrants, the majority of whom travel in an irregular manner often relying on unscrupulous smugglers to facilitate movement along the Eastern Route via Somalia, and Djibouti with the hope of crossing the Gulf of Aden into Yemen and onwards towards the Gulf states with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the main destination for the majority. The persistent vulnerability of migrants in irregular situations is one of the specific drivers of migration and determinants of IOM’s response through the Regional Migrant Response Plan (MRP). This project focuses mainly on providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable migrants and host communities.  Additionally, it will provide quality, timely and inclusive protection assistance and services to migrants and host communities, but is also flexible and includes activities which build evidence, partnerships, and coordination to enhance humanitarian response and migration management throughout the migration route, as prioritized by the countries and the Regional Office in Nairobi.
Urgent Care for Unaccompanied Migrant Children stranded in Greece Emergency care and well-being of unaccompanied migrant children in Greece through safe accommodation and needs-based assistance.
Provision of Life Saving Primary Healthcare and MHPSS Service for IDPs in Tigray and Amhara, Regions (Health and MHPSS) Improve access to health services, reduce morbidity and mortality and contribute to the well-being of crisis-affected populations in Ethiopia.
Enhancing Lao People’s Democratic Republic Immigration Officials’ Capacity in Countering Passport and Identity Frauds The project aims at supporting the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to counter irregular migration including migrant smuggling, trafficking in persons and other transnational organized crime. The project focuses on capacitating the officials of the Department of Immigration (DOI) which plays fundamental role to manage the movement of people across Lao PDR’s borders. Through the organization of a comprehensive training, the project expects that the officials of Department of Immigration, and other involving Government authorities will be equipped with technical knowledge on passport examination procedures and will efficiently apply their knowledge in detecting altered and counterfeit passports, imposters, as well as related skills on passenger risk assessment and interview to their daily work in a well-coordinated manner among agencies, which will contribute to collecting and reporting correct and appropriate evidence to facilitate secondary inspection and/or further investigation of the cases.
UN Joint-Project to Address Cooking Fuel Needs, Environmental Degradation and Food Security for Populations Affected by the Refugee Crisis This project aims to address the urgent cooking fuel needs of Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh), by introducing alternative clean cooking fuel and technology. Through this project, households receive cooking kits, liquid petroleum gas (LPG) refills during the duration of the project and are trained to use their LPG stoves in a safe and efficient manner, whilst receiving nutritional cooking orientation and messaging. Community fire safety teams are established and trained through coordination with the Fire Service and Civil Defense to ensure fire preparedness and response capacity, and to regularly inspect LPG sets in the selected refugee and host community households. Moreover, a comprehensive environmental and social impact study is conducted to mitigate any negative environmental or social impact the project may have.
Consolidating the Engagement of Diaspora for Alternative Approach to Safer Shelters and Settlements in Disaster Preparedness, Response and Risk Reduction - Phase III This IOM project, currently in its third phase, aims at continuing engaging US-based diaspora communities from the Philippines, Bangladesh and Haiti by raising their awareness and engagement towards promoting safer shelter and settlements through capacity building on safer shelters, promotion of increased coordination with institutional shelter actors, and exploring diaspora's engagement in the identification and promotion of innovative and more effective shelter and settlement solutions among affected populations.
Building Resilience at Northern Borders in Responding to Human Security Risks (Transnational Crimes and Public Health) The project will build border management capacities and build community health resilience through facilitating interaction between communities and law enforcement actors to identify and resolve security issues through strengthened dialogue and ensuring the meaningful participation of traditionally underserved communities. The community policing approach is central to rebuilding trust between the community and law enforcement, to re-establish the rule of law, and to create the conditions whereby law enforcement can serve and protect the community, whilst responding the most pertinent issues raised by community members.
Assisted Voluntary Return Program (AVR) in Guatemala and Belize The objective of the program is to contribute to the dignified, safe andvoluntary return of migrants from Guatemala and Belize prioritizing vulnerable migrants who have decided to return voluntarily to their countries of origin. This AVR Program will be built upon the vision, principles and objectives in IOM’s assisted voluntary return and reintegration (AVRR) framework. Furthermore, all assistance will be provided according to IOM’s internal guidelines and policies.
Job creation and entrepreneurship opportunities for Syrians under temporary protection and host communities in Turkey The aim of this project is to contribute to the implementation of training programmes on public employment services for both public employment service providers and beneficiaries. Themes of the training include: active labour market policies for non-nationals; provision of advisory services for business and entrepreneurship development; and refugees' access to labour markets.
Supporting Morocco in Migration Data Governance The project will help Moroccan authorities reinforce the production, the analysis and the diffusion mechanisms of migration data both at a national and African level. In line with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development, the project meets the challenges Morocco is facing in terms of migration and its place at the regional level. Moreover, it will contribute to promote gender equality through the reinforcement of gender-disaggregated data collection, analysis and use enabling the development and the implementation of gender-sensitive policies.
Legal Counselling and Interpretation Services to Asylum Seekers in Bulgaria The project will provide legal counselling to asylum seekers by 4 legal counsellors based in Sofia and one legal counsellor based in Harmanli. It will also provide oral and written interpretation services for applicants of international protection by a pool of interpreters.  Information materials will be developed, produced and distributed related to asylum seekers rights and responsibilities and possibilities for access to legal aid with presentations made which have a specific focus on unaccompanied children.
Building Evidence and Enhancing Capacity to Formulate Policy Responses on Environmental Migration in The Gambia While several studies were developed on the migration-climate change nexus on a global level, this thematic area hasn't been explored yet in The Gambia. After consultations with government partners, it is estimated that climate change and environmental degradation pose considerable risk to the livelihood and settlements of a large portion of the Gambian population. In light of the above, this project will contribute to evidence-based policies to better address environmental migration related challenges in The Gambia. Firstly, a comprehensive assessment will be conducted to identify climate and environmental related movements and induced vulnerabilities as well as potential adaptation measures with the aim of generating knowledge. Secondly, the project plans to develop a study on sustainable livelihoods in selected regions with the view of identifying green jobs and nature-based livelihood opportunities, as well as providing recommendations for policy guidelines and implementation. Lastly, a joint plan of action to mainstream migration in the national climate change framework and to recognize gaps in current policies will be the main output of five capacity-building workshops targeted at relevant government institutions and development partners.
Humanitarian Activities in Afghanistan in Support of IOM Activities Assisting Refugee Returnees and Vulnerable Migrants Included in the IOM COVID Strategic Response and Recovery Plan (SRRP) This project will ensure the continuity of lifesaving essential health care, including critical COVID-19 responses, in Afghanistan, focusing on multiple displaced and mobile populations, including documented refugee returnees, as well as host communities. This will include strengthening coordination, providing essential health care, Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE), and border-level surveillance, through continued deployment of seven mobile health teams and rapid response teams. Additionally, IOM will increase knowledge of population flows, returns, displacement and migration through the continued implementation of IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to ensure better-targeted, evidence-based delivery of assistance to populations in most need in priority locations.
Humanitarian Assistance to Conflict Affected Households in Greater Upper Nile, South Sudan Through this project, IOM is providing humanitarian assistance to conflict affected households in Greater Upper Nile, vulnerable internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Protection of Civilians (PoC) sites and collective settlements, as well as communities outside of camp settings suffering shocks in South Sudan. In particular, IOM is providing mental health and psychosocial support, protection, water, sanitation and hygiene and shelter (WASH) and non-food Items assistance, as well as camp coordination and camp management and primary health-care services. In addition, in order to respond to COVID-19, IOM is providing critical WASH items, constructing hand washing infrastructure and conducting risk communication activities.
Cross Border Engagement between Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia to Reinforce Social Cohesion and Border Security – Phase II This project builds on an earlier phase (2016-2018) to consolidate gains on social cohesion and improved trust among the population and security forces along the border. The current project focuses on expanding the scope of successful interventions on the southern areas of the common border (Tabou and Taï in Côte d'Ivoire and Grand Gedeh in Liberia) while applying some of the lessons learned to the northern areas (Danané and Touleupleu in Côte d'Ivoire and Nimba in Liberia) that have been particularly vulnerable to inter-community tensions. By facilitating increased cooperation and building trust between Ivorian and Liberian border communities and security forces through community engagement and cross-border socio-cultural and economic activities for peaceful co-existence, the project contributes to strengthening border and human security, as well as mitigating potential intra- and inter-community conflict escalation and regional instability.
FILOXENIA - Temporary Shelter and Protection for the Most Vulnerable Migrants in Greece Throughout 2018, Greece continues experiencing an emergency situation related to migration flows and migration management due to the significant number of arrivals, the overstretched accommodation facilities both on the islands and on the mainland and the subsequent protection and safety concerns. Through the present action, IOM will alleviate suffering of vulnerable migrants currently residing under lamentable conditions in Reception and Identification Centers (RICs) by urgently providing dignified accommodation as well as basic assistance and protection services to migrants and refugees residing in accommodation facilities on the mainland, as part of the Government of Greece’s overall emergency planning for the decongestion of the reception facilities on the islands.
Strengthening the Resilience of Vulnerable Populations (Migrants, Refugees, IDPs, Returnees, Etc.) and the Health Response to the COVID-19 Emergency Through this project, IOM supports governments in the Republic of Colombia, the Republic of Ecuador and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in their COVID-19 responses to foster resilience, promote integration by improving the health response, community engagement and environmental protection of affected communities. Specifically, IOM improves access to health services by enhancing the capacity of prioritized health centres and temporary shelters; enhances governments' response capacities to address conflict sensitivity challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; promotes peaceful co-existence and combats xenophobia through community-based interventions aimed at increasing the resilience of host communities; and coordinates and enables a comprehensive and effective response by national and international actors to the pandemic and its aftermath.
Lifesaving, Multi-Sectoral Emergency Assistance and Protection to Populations Affected by the Northern Ethiopia Crisis IOM aims to fill gaps identified in the current response implemented by IOM and other humanitarian partners, focusing on the provision of emergency shelter and non-food items, camp coordination and camp management, health, protection and support to migrant returnees to Ethiopia originating from areas affected by the conflict.
Resettlement from Europe Through this project, IOM provides transportation and other assistance to refugees from Europe for resettlement to the United States of America. These activities are part of the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and fall under the memorandum of understanding between the State Department/Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (BPRM) and IOM.
Promoting Ethical Recruitment in the Hotel and Tourism Industry This project aims to promote ethical recruitment and the IRIS programme in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in a multi-faceted and multi-stakeholder manner. This project is built on a three-pillar strategy focused on private sector and employer engagement, private-public dialogue, and migrant-centred and civil society action. Building capacity, encouraging dialogue, and building cooperation towards upholding ethical recruitment are the core goals of this programme.
Empowering the Niger Border Police (Directorate of Territorial Surveillance) Headquarters and Regional Partners This project seeks to enhance the Directorate of Territorial Surveillance capacities to have a stronger internal management and improve public perception in order to increase Nigerian national police credibility, attraction, respect of ethics, and efficiency. This will be realized through supporting the restructuring and reassertion of the mandate of this directorate, as well as exchanging best practices among G5 Sahel neighboring countries, thus contributing to the implementation of stronger and more coherent border management strategies.