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Enhancement of the Security of Belarus-Ukraine Border by Contributing to the Completion of the Border Demarcation Process, X-ray Complex Installation and Mobile Application Development The action supports Belarus and Ukraine in enhancement of security of the common state border and strengthening of bilateral relations, cooperation and coordination between Belarus and Ukraine, in line with the principles of integrated border management (IBM). It specifically contributes to 1. Further develop the state border management practices through the support of the Ukraine-Belarus state border demarcation process; 2. Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of border agencies at “Novaya Huta” and “Novi Yarilovychi” border crossing points (BCP) through tailored training, infrastructure upgrade and provision of equipment; 3. Increase cross-border mobility for travelers by streamlining the border procedures.
Better Migration Management (Khartoum Process) IOM project contributes to the first three results areas of the GIZ-led Better Migration Management programme. The programme takes a regional approach and aims to improve migration management, in particular to address the trafficking and smuggling of migrants within and from the Horn of Africa. The intervention logic is based on four components: (1) to strengthen national governments in pursuing a whole of government approach to migration and border governance (2) to strengthen the capacity of all institutions and agencies responsible for migration and border management; (3) to improve the identification, assistance and protection of victims of trafficking and vulnerable migrants, especially women and children, in the Horn of Africa; and (4) to raise awareness of alternative livelihood options including safe migration.
Supporting the Efforts of Turkey to Manage Migration The project's objective is to support institutional and legal reform of migration management of Turkey, in particular through reinforcement of migration management legislative and administrative capacity in compliance with EU standards and the national legal framework. It supports strengthening of the institutional capacities at local, central and international levels to implement the Law on Foreigners and International Protection and enhancing of inter-institutional cooperation in migration management and well as enhancement of human rights driven dialogue and cooperation with key countries of origin, transit and destination to improve understanding of migratory patterns and challenges.
Facilitate Safe and Regular Migration through Ethical Recruitment of Migrant Workers from Ethiopia IOM, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MoLSA), cooperates with the Government of Ethiopia in protecting Ethiopian migrant workers and promoting ethical, rights-based and migrant-centered recruitment practices. To achieve this, the project work to increase the capacity of Government stakeholders, particularly MoLSA, Ethiopian diplomatic missions and Private Employment Agencies to promote ethical recruitment practices and migrant workers’ rights. The project will also provide support to MoLSA and private employment agencies in adopting guidelines and practices in line with the IOM International Recruitment Integrity System (IRIS).
IOM - Iraq - ME MC The project contributes to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable conflict-affected people in Iraq, including internally displaced people, recent returnees, and members of host communities through the provision of shelter, health, protection, mental health and psychosocial support and non-food item assistance.
2021 Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan (RMRP) for the Venezuela Situation The political, human rights and socio-economic situation in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have led to the outflow of over 5.5 million Venezuelans into neighbouring countries and beyond. Latin America and the Caribbean have never experienced, in modern history, such a large-scale movement of both refugees and migrants. The project has been developed so that every activity responds to the identified challenges faced by Venezuelan refugees and migrants, as well as host countries and communities. This project is being implemented in 16 countries across South America, Central America and the Caribbean region with a principled and rights-based approach, upholding key standards of protection, accountability to affected populations, gender equality and data protection principles.
Provision of Trainings for First-Line Health Professionals and Law Enforcement Officers Working at Local Level with Migrants and Refugees, and Training of Trainers The objective of the tender is to support EUMs in reducing knowledge gaps of different categories of health professionals, law enforcement officers, social workers and coach trainers for health and other professionals in respect to health-related border policies and health challenges faced by migrant populations. The project will develop or reinforce the skills of professionals working with migrants and refugees, promote understanding, positive attitudes and promote a holistic approach in the work with migrants and refugees at first point of arrival, transit and destination or 33 European countries.
IOM Activities in Turkey Outlined in the 2021 Syria Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) The overall objective of the project is to enhance the protection of vulnerable persons and to create the conditions and opportunities for dignified lives and better futures for refugees and host communities in Turkey through a multi-sectoral, resilience-orientated approach. In order to contribute to that objective, IOM aims to support individuals with targeted protection assistance, livelihood opportunities, basic needs provision, education, and activities promoting interaction and social cohesion.
Life-Saving Integrated Humanitarian Assistance for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia Through this project, IOM is providing integrated and comprehensive live-saving humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in cluster-identified priority areas across Ethiopia. IOM provides multi-sectoral assistance such as emergency shelter and non-food items provision and water, sanitation and hygiene services with essential protection and community rehabilitation support through site management support and mental health and psychosocial support activities.
Data for Development: Understanding Environmental Migration in Uganda for Policy Development The project aims to inform and strengthen both shorter-term humanitarian and programmatic responses and longer-term policy decisions on environmental migration and disaster displacement through the provision of evidence and verifiable data. The project will develop a national profile incorporating quantitative data and three case studies on different types of regions – mountainous regions, cattle corridor, and lowlands. This profile will provide a guidance for policymakers and humanitarian partners on environmental migration and displacement.
IOM Activities in Iraq Outlined in the 2021 Syria Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP) In response to the needs of Syrian refugees and host communities, IOM will support Syrian refugee populations hosted in Iraq. This project addresses a key strategic direction of the 3RP Regional Strategic Overview for 2021-2022 as it will contribute to 3RP partners' efforts to promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency through expanding impoverished and vulnerable populations' access to sustainable livelihoods and economic opportunities. Specifically, through this project, IOM envisions the following outcomes. Improving understandings of local contexts and needs, especially with regards to economic recovery, via labour market assessments and value chain analysis. Enhancing employability of refugees, as well as host community members and internally displacement persons when relevant, through enhancing employment or income generating opportunities. Improving affected populations' access to basic services and promoting recovery in these areas through rehabilitating essential infrastructure.
Remote Interview Support to Family Reunification Applicants This project is in response to organize remote interviews for family class applicants for permanent residence in Canada as Family Members of In-Canada Refugees.
Voluntary Return and Reintegration of Third-Country Nationals The overall project objective is to provide support to migrants to return voluntarily to their countries of origin and to contribute to their sustainable reintegration. To achieve this, the proposed project aims at facilitating assisted voluntary return of 700 third country nationals (TCNs) staying in Bulgaria and to provide 300 of them with reintegration assistance after voluntary return in the respective country of origin.
Pre-Departure Orientation Program for Refugees Resettled to Switzerland Pre-departure Orientation Program for 550 refugees resettled from Lebanon and Egypt to Switzerland (PDCH VI)
Strengthening the Technical Capacities of the Government of Belize Towards Developing a National Migration and Development Policy Migration represents a growing challenge in Belize due to the lack of comprehensive related data and consequently effective migration-related policies. Therefore, this project has the overall objective of supporting evidence-based policy making in Belize and will include support to mainstreaming migration data into migration and related policymaking and planning processes. During the first stage of this process two key documents will be produced, a household survey of the migrant population living in Belize and a desk review on the existing regulations and legislations related to migration issues. During the second phase, I0M will support and monitor the consultation processes with the government counterparts. Civil society, academic instructions, diaspora communities and migrant organizations, leading to the elaboration of a framework and concrete action plan to build the foundation towards the development of a migration and development policy.
Addressing Human Trafficking in Emergency Contexts This project will focus on improving the capacity of the humanitarian community, including international and national actors, as well as of IOM, to respond to trafficking and exploitation in emergency settings, by endowing them with the tools and knowledge to do so.
Processing of Requests for Country-Specific Information on Health Care for the Austrian Ministry of the Interior The project supports the Country of Origin Information Unit of the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) within the Austrian Ministry of the Interior to make well-informed assessments regarding the individual reintegration perspectives of migrants in their country of return. Together with IOM missions in countries of return, IOM Austria will compile neutral, objective, relevant and up-to-date return related country of origin information.
Protection of Vulnerable Migrants along Migratory Routes in Sudan The project focuses on enhancing the law enforcement and criminal justice system capacity to respond to the needs of vulnerable migrants including through improved knowledge, standard operating procedures, and data sharing.
Integrated Multi-Sector Response to Protracted Humanitarian Needs for Cyclone Affected Populations in Mozambique In tropical cyclone Idai affected areas, more than 140,000 displaced persons sought shelter in temporary accommodation centres set up by the government. Nine months after the passage of the cyclone, 93,516 internally displaced persons are living in 71 resettlements sites as of December 2019. For both Idai and Kenneth affected communities, the IOM interventions under this response focus on shelter assistance, camp coordination and camp management, displacement tracking, multi-sector needs assessments and mobility tracking and protection and mental health and psychosocial.
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Gateway Resettlement Programme The project aims to facilitate the resettlement of vulnerable refugees of various nationalities identified by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and accepted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) in 2019/2020. In particular, IOM will provide assistance in pre-departure activities including health assessments, pre-departure orientation and movement management assistance. In addition, the project assists a small number of refugees with close family ties in the UK to be reunited with their family.
Assisted and Productive Voluntary Return Project Support for non-EU migrants in situations of social and economic vulnerability, both in regular and irregular administrative situation, who are willing to voluntarily return to their countries of origin and contribute to the reintegration of returnees.
Providing Psychological Support for Refugees Residing in Sri Lanka While the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted migrants worldwide and continues to pose a threat to their physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, the most vulnerable group of migrants – refugees and asylum seekers – have been disproportionately affected and remain more vulnerable to the disease.  There are approximately 1,250 refugees and asylum seekers residing in the urban settings of Sri Lanka as per the data registered under the UNHCR.  This vulnerable population faces some unique challenges. Refugees can encounter challenges in accessing healthcare, receiving reliable information in their native language, and in receiving assistance from their usual support networks. The language barrier, lack of awareness on available services, non-accessibility of support networks after the COVID-19 restrictions, and the fear of discrimination can not only cause the virus to spread more rapidly in their (usually crowded) communities, but also negatively impact their mental health.  A language barrier, lack of awareness on available services and the fear of discrimination prevent them from accessing government health services and have made a negative impact on this group of people’s psychological welfare.  The IOM operated a 24/7 health hotline has been receiving messages from several POCs explaining their psychological distress.  The proposed 10-month project aims to support this vulnerable target group with psychological consultations, referrals and follow up, in coordination with UNHCR to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Global Knowledge Management (GKM) The Global Knowledge Management Project (GKM), which will build upon the previous five phases, seeks to promote coordination, information sharing and knowledge management among the regional migration capacity building programs (RMPs) funded by the United States Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration's Office of International Migration; and promote innovative approaches to capacity building that are evidence-based. In these ways, the GKM coordinates the capture and sharing of knowledge developed in RMP projects, both within and between the three RMPs, and within IOM more broadly. It also provides overall donor liaison and coordination support between IOM (all relevant missions) and PRM to ensure adequate coordination, communications and project support.
Supporting Directorate General for Migration Management (DGMM) Efforts in Enhancing the Capacity of Removal Centres within the Framework of International Human Rights Standards Phase-II The second phase of this project seeks to mainstream a human rights-based approach in Provincial Directorates of Migration Management (PDMMs) responsible for running removal centres (RCs) through the provision of comprehensive training and guidance on human rights of migrants. In addition, IOM will seek to contribute to the efforts of the Diretorate General for Migration Management (DGMM) in strengthening the institutional capacity, staff well-being and material conditions in RCs.
Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Direct Life-Saving Assistance for Conflict-Affected Populations in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo The main objective of the project is to provide humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected populations in spontaneous displacement sites and surrounding communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Activities under this project contribute towards a more informed and coordinated humanitarian response in displacement sites across the North-Kivu, Tanganyika and Ituri provinces, as well as improve the living conditions and protection of the most vulnerable internally displaced persons through improved site coordination and management.
Priority Implementation Actions of the AU-ILO-IOM-ECA Joint Programme on Labour Migration Governance for Development and Integration in Africa (Priority JLMP) The project aims to contribute to improved labour migration governance to achieve safe, orderly, and regular migration in Africa in line with African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (REC) frameworks, international human rights and labour standards and other cooperation processes. The project will strengthen the technical and operational capacity of the AUC and RECs on labour migration governance and JLMP implementation. It will operationalize the AU-Labour Migration Advisory Committee (LMAC) to formulate recommendations to AU Member States on effective labour migration governance and provide technical guidance to RECs’ and MS to develop regional and national labour migration policy frameworks.  It will support collection and analysis of labour migration data, in particular piloting the collection and analysis of administrative data, enhance recognition of skills and qualifications across Africa and improve capacities of social partners to engage in advocacy for and protection of the rights of migrant workers.
Emergency Drought Response through Provision of Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH) Services The overall objective of this project is to save lives and avert disaster through access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene promotion services for communities in Somalia living in districts affected by a lack of water for personal and domestic use due to the ongoing drought.
Distribution of Winterization Assistance to Vulnerable Families The 2021-2022 Joint Winterization strategy highlights high needs over the winter season in Afghanistan. This will be critical as many - particularly internally displaced persons and returnees who reside in open spaces or in congested informal settlements - are left in poor, unhygienic and undignified living conditions with little access to basic services. This project is focused on the provision of cash-for-winterization, cash-for-non-food items, and in-kind distributions (winter clothing and blanket) in six provinces to 2,300 internally displaced families and other vulnerable groups in Afghanistan.
Shelter and Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) Assistance for Displaced Persons and Host Communities in Tanganyika and Ituri Provinces Through this project, IOM aims to improve the living conditions of displaced populations in displacement sites and within the host community  as well as those of the host community in the provinces of Tanganyika and Ituri in the Democratic Republic of Congo by providing shelter and water, hygiene and sanitation support to affected populations.
Addressing Disaster Displacement, Increasing Emergency Preparedness and Anticipatory Action of Humanitarian Actors and Refugees in Bangladesh Every year in Bangladesh, natural disasters displace large number of people both temporarily and permanently. Refugees living in Bangladesh, who remain completely reliant on humanitarian assistance are also at heightened risk of natural disasters. For humanitarian actors, information and data, targeting and prioritizing beneficiaries, coordination, contingency planning, simplified regulatory procedures are key to deliver services to the people in need. To address these key issues, the proposed project aims to: 1. Ensure coordination through Displacement Management Cluster to address displacement issues across the country, build local capacity to effectively collect data on displacement situations to inform humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts; 2. Retain community-based disaster response mechanism in the refugee camps and ensure emergency preparedness and response coordination; 3. Strengthen Government of Bangladesh’s coordination role and technical capacity on Anticipatory Action; 4. Create an ecosystem of information and knowledge products to inform disaster risk reduction efforts and emergency response planning; 5. Simplify regulatory process and increase humanitarian access for NGOs operating in refugee response and responding to natural disasters across the country; and 6. Strengthen disaster preparedness and access by improving vehicular access roads, drainage systems and hill stabilization through Site Maintenance Engineering Project.
Humanitarian Assistance Progamme (HAP) Afghanistan is one of the most multi-hazard prone countries in South Asia, with earthquakes, floods, droughts, landslides, sandstorms, and avalanches being the most common natural disasters. In addition, conflict intensified throughout the last two quarters of 2020 and the situation is expected to continue to deteriorate following the end of winter around March. The objective of the project is to continue supporting IOM Afghanistan's Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP), implementing modifications to enhance its impact and consolidate the gains of the last ten years. The project provides emergency relief assistance through provision of non-food items (NFIs), emergency shelter and cash assistance for vulnerable natural disaster or conflict affected/displaced populations. The project also provides enhanced community level preparedness and capacities by conducting community-based disaster risk management activities in selected disaster-prone communities.  Lastly the project is strengthening the institutional capacity of the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) and providing technical support to provincial ANDMA offices and strengthening of the Emergency Shelter Cluster through dedicated staffing at the national and regional levels.
Empowering Displacement-Affected Communities in Ethiopia Towards Social Cohesion, Recovery, and Resilience This project addresses the drivers of conflict between internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in the Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia. It aims to improve and provide targeted support towards social cohesion, recovery, and resilience efforts in displacement-affected areas, by empowering communities to plan and drive durable solution actions that enhance their coping mechanisms against future shocks from man-made disasters and natural hazards. By supporting the communities to restore social cohesion and mitigating risks that may cause future displacement, the project contributes to displacement affected communities' achievement of durable solutions owned at the community level.
European Union Trust Fund – International Organization for Migration (EUTF-IOM) Initiative for Migrant Protection and Reintegration: Cameroon This action contributes to the original initiative “EUTF-IOM initiative for migrant protection and reintegration in Africa”. The initiative covers 14 countries and is made up of specific actions in the 14 countries where it will be implemented. The activities will therefore be mainly implemented at national level but will be coordinated at the regional level in order to ensure harmonization of activities in the different countries and to ensure coherence of the initiative.