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Promoting Rights-Based Solutions For Vulnerable Migrants through a Migrant Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM) in the South of Libya The risky and complex journeys undertaken by migrants, reaching Libya and beyond, expose them as well as host communities to multiple health risks. Due to the continuous and prolonged instability the health system is fragmented, ineffective and lacks the ability to respond to health needs of not only thousands of migrants but also the Libyan population. The health needs of these vulnerable migrants are rarely met due to barriers in accessing the services and other health system issues in Libya. The situation in the south of Libya is even more severe than the overall conditions of the healthcare system. Through this project, IOM is providing multi-sectoral support to migrants and vulnerable populations in Ghat though its mobile multi-service provision mechanism – Migrants Resource and Response Mechanism (MRRM). Beneficiaries are receiving primary health care services, non-food items and hygiene kits, protection services and referral to various more specialised types of assistance. Simultaneously, IOM is disseminating information materials about the risks of irregular migration and working towards increased acceptance of migrants by the local community through the implementation of a community cohesion initiative.
Strengthening the Capacity of Local Stakeholders to Address Migration in Coordination with Federal Authorities in Brazil The project implemented by IOM Brazil in partnership with the National Secretariat of Justice and the Office of the Federal Public Defender aims to increase the coordination on migration governance related issues between the national and the local levels, with the ultimate goal of improving the assistance provided to migrants at the local level.
Assistance to Afghan returnees through Cross Border Response for Undocumented Afghans COVID-19 transmission and associated negative socio-economic consequence and climate change induced realities combined with conflict are causing waves of internal displacement and urbanization linked to the false perception that cities are safer, access to services is improved and jobs are available. Under this project, IOM, through its Cross-Border Return and Reintegration (CBRR) programme, is providing humanitarian post-arrival assistance and non-food items to vulnerable undocumented returnees.
Strengthening the Capacity of the Government of Togo to Maximize the Development Potential of the Diaspora This project aims to contribute to strengthening the capacities of the Government of Togo in the management of its diaspora in order to maximize its potential and contribute to a sustainable and inclusive national development. In order to achieve this objective, the project will support the drafting and publication of an inter¬ministerial decree to launch a “one-stop shop” dedicated to support and assist the Togolese diaspora wishing to invest in Togo. It will also work closely with the government to train relevant staff to run this one-stop shop. The project will also map the Togolese diaspora in order to have relevant information on their profile, location, skills, and interests to help the government to remove obstacles and/or create opportunities for the diaspora to engage in the economic development.
Diaspora Engagement in the Era of Digitilization (DEED) Facilitating diaspora engagement is not a new area in policies or programmes. However, the modern era of digitalization creates new opportunities and modalities for a more efficient and effective diaspora engagement, enabling larger scope and impact, easier scaling up and stronger sustainability. IOM has started embracing new opportunities created by the 4th Industrial Revolution by piloting novel forms of collaboration with diaspora communities at national, regional and global levels, as well as collecting relevant data and monitoring impact. One such unique initiative aimed at global level knowledge consolidation and collaboration is an online platform, IDiaspora.org, that was officially launched at IOM`s Council side event in October 2018. IDiaspora.org is a community driven digital venue, facilitated by IOM and an external Advisory Board, that aims at consolidating IOM`s and other partners` gender sensitive diaspora engagement experiences by providing easy access to global connections, content, commentary, business and educational opportunities on diaspora engagement. By providing support to the development of the IDiaspora.org platform, the proposed project will contribute to the empowerment of transnational communities of all genders, governments and development cooperation partners in becoming more effective in their partnership on development in the era of digitalization.
Supporting the Western Indian Ocean Mechanism for Maritime Security: Promoting Maritime Governance on Migration Issues in the Indian Ocean Commission Region The project will contribute to a reduction in risks and threats posed by migration-related transnational organized maritime crime in the WIO region. This will be achieved by supporting the operationalization of the Regional Centre for the Fusion of Maritime Information (RCFMI) (located in Madagascar) and the capacity to deal with the threats will be addressed by improving the capacity of the Regional Maritime Operational Coordination Centre (RCOC) (located in Seychelles) for enhanced coordination on transnational organized crimes, including migrant smuggling.
Victim Case Management Systems (VCMS) IOM will develop and disseminate the first international, standardized information management toolkit and guidance for front-line anti-trafficking organizations providing direct assistance to victims of trafficking. IOM will also build the information management capacity of front-line agencies who are able to collect information about the experiences of the people they serve, and provide them with the technology, infrastructure, and expertise needed to put their data to use. The project will focus on non-governmental organizations funded through the Programme to End Modern Slavery but may be relevant to other front-line agencies.
Integrated Border Management and Referral Mechanisms to Improve Protection Between Haiti and the Dominican Republic This project aims to address the detrimental impact of migratory patterns on the peace, security and stability of communities living in the area between the Dominican Republic and Haiti through the integration of border management systems and referral mechanisms to improve the protection of migrants, including those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At the institutional level, this project will contribute to migration sector reform in the Dominican Republic while ensuring vulnerable persons identified in Haiti are referred to and can access appropriate services. The proposed intervention will provide support in developing tools and mechanisms to guide safer migration processes taking into account the different migratory patterns and the protection of children, particularly those separated as a result of deportation.
Emergency Response to Conflict Affected Internally Displaced Population and Communities in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique The IOM interventions under this response will focus on shelter/non-food item management of in-kind contribution received from the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), both for direct support to in need population and through the IOM-managed common pipeline in Cabo Delgado and in camp coordination and camp management. The project will also contribute to displacement tracking, multi-sector need assessments and emergency mobility tracking.  Protection and mental health and psychosocial support and outreach health services will also be provided through direct support and strengthening of referral systems.
Supporting Ethiopia’s Development by Enhancing Immigration and Border Management Capacity The project will aim to strengthen Ethiopia’s immigration and border management infrastructure and related capacity to positively affect the socio-economic development of Ethiopia, including by improving public security and health, stimulating community development and trade, enhancing social stability, abiding by international border agreements and free movement, and by enabling the identification and protection of victims of trafficking and other migrants in vulnerable situations.
Phase II of Supporting the Productive Integration of Venezuelan Migrants Program in Latin America And The Caribbean The project’s aim is to advance the socioeconomic integration of Venezuelan migrants in Peru, Ecuador, Trinidad and Tobago and the Dominican Republic through a comprehensive program of research and direct beneficiary support. As a result of this intervention: a) public and private institutions will have improved access to information and a greater ability to coordinate to promote the socioeconomic inclusion of Venezuelan migrants; b) Venezuelan migrants, returnees  and host communities in Peru and Ecuador will have access to income-generating opportunities to contribute to their socioeconomic integration; and c) Positive public perceptions of migrants and a greater understanding of the transformational potential of migrants’ integration in host communities will increase. Throughout implementation, IOM will promote nonpartisan, fact-based information regarding displacement from Venezuela for media, academia, the private sector and the general public, highlighting the importance of private sector action on this issue.
Supporting Socio-Economic Integration and Strengthening the Health System and Civil Society Organization in the COVID-19 Context and Its Impact in the Venezuelan Population and Host Communities Though this grant IOM aims at strengthening the response to the vulnerable Venezuelan population in the Republic of Colombia, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Peru and Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. This project provides better access to the school education system of Venezuelan migrants to promote the integration of boys and girls in their host countries. Also, IOM intends to strength the health systems in the identified countries, through capacity building of health professionals, and provision of healthcare and psychosocial support, and foster socioeconomic integration of the migrant population in their host communities through the generation of livelihoods and antixenophobia campaigns. In addition, IOM intends to strengthen and empower Civil Society Organizations as well as regional inter-agency coordination within the regional Response for Migrants and Refugees Plan (RMRP).
Community Stabilization Index (COSI) in Middle Shabelle The Community Stabilization Index (COSI) is a statistical tool based on a set of weighted metrics to assess how stability is understood locally. Based on this, the project seeks to gain fine-grained knowledge of the profiles of areas where different stakeholders interact and highlight key factors influencing community stabilization in Middle Shabelle, Somalia. Within the framework of this project, the activity entails household data collection using a perception survey deployed to four target locations in Middle Shabelle. COSI collects data on five themes including Community Recovery, Rule of Law, Social Cohesion & Reconciliation, Local Governance, and Population Movement. This project supports the implementation of data-informed community stabilization activities in the region.
Envelope 3: Common Transport Services for Humanitarian Partners in South Sudan & Support Evidence-Based Humanitarian Response through Provision of Integrated Data and Analysis on IDPs, Returnees and Multi-Sectoral Household Needs Through this project, IOM aims to support organizations' preparedness measures to mitigate risks associated with increased insecurity, looting/theft of humanitarian supplies, critical access impediments to vulnerable people, and reduce expensive air and road transport costs, which ultimately supports the timely response to the needs of the affected populations. With this funding, IOM directly works with 80 humanitarian organizations located in different areas, enabling them to deliver critical life-saving humanitarian services and assistance items. Additionally, IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is contributing to cross-country multi-sectoral needs assessment (MSNA) processes built upon the expanded Food Security Nutrition Monitoring Survey (FSNMS+) system by covering major urban areas and respective displacement sites.
A Research Paper on Exploring the Links Between Enhancing Regular Pathways and Irregular Migration A research paper will analyse new avenues for governing regular migration pathways through enhanced flexibility, streamlined administrative processes that take the motivation and temptation out of prospective irregular migrants. To maximize the paper's utility during the intergovernmental negotiations, it will have a strong focus on policy analysis and provide a succinct but substantive account of various strategies aimed at expanding regular pathways while reducing irregular migration incentives.
Juvenile Restorative Justice and Enhancement of the System of Criminal Responsibility for Adolescents in Colombia, Phase II The objective of this project is to continue strengthening the restorative juvenile justice system processes as the main area of the System of Criminal Responsibility for Adolescents of Colombia. It also seeks to strengthen the Juvenile Restorative Justice Program (PJJR) by giving continuity to the implementation of the program in the targeted territories, based on the socialization of the National Restorative Justice Policy and the validation and implementation of the instruments and mechanisms for measuring the guarantee of human rights of adolescents and young people in the Criminal Liability System for Adolescents (SRPA) developed during 2021.
Enhancing Uganda's Border Managament Information System This project supports the integration of the Border Management Information Systems in Uganda, specifically the connectivity of the INTERPOL I-24/7, the IOM MIDAS-Migration Information and Data Analysis System, the PISCES-Personal Identification Secure Comparison and Evaluation System and the Gemalto Self |Service Kiosks. The integration of these systems will further promote realtime cooperation, interdictions, information sharing between neigbouring states and is key to improve overall border management.
Shelter and WASH Assistance for Conflict Affected Populations in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo IOM is scaling up its emergency operations to address the needs and improve the living conditions of vulnerable internally displaced persons in (new) spontaneous displacement sites in the eastern DRC provinces. IOM uses an integrated and participatory approach focused on engaging the beneficiaries throughout the whole project cycle in order to provide emergency shelter solutions and water, sanitation and hygiene services. Interventions are targeting spontaneous displacement sites with the greatest sectoral needs, highest levels of vulnerability and where no other service provider can rapidly position itself to respond.
Engage and Empower the Diaspora for the Development of Grenada In collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Grenadian diaspora, the private sector of Grenada and technical support provided by IOM, this project aims to engage and empower the diaspora for the development of Grenada. More specifically, the project will strengthen the capacities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on diaspora engagement, conduct a diaspora mapping exercise and develop an exchange platform to understand the socio-economic profile of the diaspora, in view of addressing the local needs and filling existing gaps. It will also establish a diaspora unit to coordinate related services, engage with the private sector and diaspora associations in North America and the Caribbean, finalize the diaspora engagement policy, currently in draft form, and finally develop an action plan to implement the above-mentioned policy.
Contributing to Mainstreaming Human Mobility in the Economic Development Policies of the Dominican Republic This project aims to contribute to recognizing inward and outward human mobility in the Dominican Republic (DR) as a key factor towards the achievement of its national development strategy by strengthening the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development’s capacities. It will enable the government to mainstream human mobility in strategies, policies and development plans. It will revise policies related to the economic development of border areas and diaspora to include human mobility with a gender and human-rights perspective.
Envelope 1: CCCM, Protection, S-NFI and WASH Response to Support People Affected by Food Insecurity in IPC 4 and 5 Areas in South Sudan The overall humanitarian situation in South Sudan in 2021 remains a concern with an estimated 8.3 million people to be in need of assistance, according to the 2021 Humanitarian Needs Overview. Through this project, IOM will contribute to reducing and mitigating protection threats for persons living in IPC 4 and 5 locations who are facing the highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition, through the provision of multi-sector lifesaving humanitarian assistance in a safe, dignified, accessible and participatory manner. As such, IOM aims to meet the multi-faceted needs of displaced, returnee and host populations in said locations through the provision of life saving and life-sustaining services including shelter and non-food items, camp coordination and camp management, water, sanitation and hygiene, primary health care as well as enhancing the psychosocial well-being of affected populations through integrated protection, gender-based violence, and mental health and psychosocial support programming.
Support to Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities Through Shelter and COVID-19 Health Interventions, Bangladesh Under this project, IOM provides support to Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh through shelter and COVID-19 health specific interventions. IOM is providing support to Rohingya refugees through the Transitional Shelter Assistance 2 (TSA2) which aims to improve and maintain the existing shelters with shelter trainings and distribution of durable shelter materials in the IOM Area of Responsibility camps. As a pilot, IOM is also constructing 2-storey steel frame shelters which was newly designed to provide durable shelter and ease the density across camps in Kutupalong Balukhali and Expansions and Teknaf areas. IOM is involved in the key thematic areas in the COVID-19 response including case management and referrals; interventions in risk communication and community engagement; surveillance and contact tracing; support to testing through sample collection; infection prevention and control; capacity building; operations and logistics as well as lead roles in coordination and partnerships.
FairWork The project aims to reduce migrants’ labour exploitation and marginalization through the cooperation and support to the Department for Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) in Malta, strengthening the ability of Labour inspectorate to identify victims, and engaging the private sector.
Data Collection Survey on Enhancing Border Facilitation and Strengthening Border Public Health Capacity in West Africa responding to COVID-19/Infectious Disease This project aims to strengthen the overall border management capacities at key points of entry (PoE) in the West African region through an enhanced understanding on the current situation in terms of border operations, trade facilitation and enforcement of COVID-19 response measures at these PoEs. This objective will be achieved via the following interventions: undertaking a data collection survey, both in completing desk research and data collection on the field at the targeted PoEs; analyzing the results of the survey to establish a better understanding of the current situation on the ground and contribute to future planning; working with authorities to update border emergency response SOPs and training materials; and implement pilot interventions, including the distribution of PPE at the targeted PoEs and workshops with local authorities and communities.
Emergency Assistance to Conflict Affected Individuals in the Central African Republic (CAR) The Central African Republic (CAR) has been plunged into a complex political and security crisis that has involved various actors since 2013 and has led to a protracted humanitarian situation of concern. The most recent crisis emerged at the end of 2020 and beginning of 2021. IOM’s emergency response has the general objective to contribute to improving the living conditions of conflict affected populations through data collection, information sharing, and shelter/non-food item (NFI) support. The project proposes the implementation of various components of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) to inform the humanitarian community and government counterparts of the most pressing, multisectoral needs in places hosting the highest concentration of internally displaced persons and returnees. The DTM activities are accompanied by the immediate provision of emergency shelter, NFIs and COVID-19 prevention kits to the displaced populations affected by the recent humanitarian shocks.
Humanitarian Assistance to Vulnerable Migrants Deported to Haiti Through this project, IOM is providing return and basic reintegration assistance to repatriated migrants from Turks and Caicos in Haiti. IOM considers assistance is essential in empowering and protecting returnees by providing them with the necessary tools and assistance for their reinsertion into the society of their country of origin, while generally contributing to the sustainability of return.
Emergency Health Response for Refugees, IDPs, Migrant Populations and Underserved Host Communities in Border Provinces and Urban Settings This proposed project, in line with the humanitarian’s priorities within the framework of the Afghanistan multi-year HRP (2018-2021) and Flash Appeal (Sept-Dec 2021), will contribute, in coordination and partnership with WHO, the Ministry of Public Health and others relevant health cluster actors, to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of vulnerable persons in the areas of highest needs including underserved, and some of the hardest-to-reach locations (including complex urban settings) in Afghanistan. This project is also in line with health cluster response priorities to ensure timely, equitable lifesaving health care is provided to people in need, through a holistic approach to humanitarian health assistance that also enables the health system to perform its essential functions, respond to emergencies, prevent, detect and respond to outbreaks of communicable diseases of epidemic potential and protect the health of vulnerable populations.
Building Healthy Cities The “Building Healthy Cities” projects aims to contribute towards better health care delivery for city citizens by embedding health equity lens into city policies, planning, and services while improving data flow in Makassar, Indonesia.
Addressing Key Drivers of Instability, Radicalisation and Recruitment in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa), Philippines The project contributes to addressing the main drivers of instability in fragile communities of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi island provinces of the Philippines, recognizing their relevance as key transit, harboring and recruitment locations for transnational violent non-state actors. Project activities promote inclusive governance and social cohesion, prevent radicalization and strengthen referral and assistance mechanisms for fragile and recruitment-prone community members.