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Ginevra, Svizzera
Joined October 2009
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Journalists report on the suffering of others, but who looks after their wellbeing? In Lebanon, conflict has taken a heavy emotional toll on those reporting from the frontlines. IOM and Embrace are creating spaces for journalists to share their experiences and find support.
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More than 1.3 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan this year, many facing winter without adequate shelter or heating. As temperatures fall, families urgently need support before snow cuts off access to remote communities. (More in the comments)
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A decade after the liberation of Mosul, Iraq, young people are riding side by side to challenge old narratives. Some grew up in displacement. Others stayed through years of uncertainty. Today, they share the same road toward a more peaceful future. 🚲
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50,000 people have crossed into northern Kenya, fleeing violence in Ethiopia. Most are being sheltered by local communities, but needs for water, shelter and healthcare are growing. More people could arrive in the coming days even as needs grow. More in the commentsπŸ‘‡
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Government of Kenya and inter-agency partners are planning for a response covering up to 80,000 people. IOM is working with the Government of Kenya, UNHCR and humanitarian partners to assess displacement and identify urgent needs. Read more: iom.int/ZBN
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After the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted her livelihood, Agathe left Mauritius for France with one goal: returning home and starting over. Today, Agathe reopened her shop, turning the support she received into support for her community. Read more: ow.ly/wPjG5101Y0i
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In the 1960s, Antonio and Josefa MuΓ±oz, left Spain for Argentina – a journey made possible with help from IOM's predecessor. This #IOM75, we revisit a timeless truth: how far parents will go for their children.
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IOM - UN Migration πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ retweeted
Closely following the tragic train collision in Toledo, #Spain. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. I wish a full recovery to all those who have been affected. IOM stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Spain.
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Eight years displaced. Twenty journeys of displacement. One cup of coffee. β˜• For Um Muhammad, returning home to Idlib meant making coffee under her own roof again β€” with her family by her side.
πŸ€– Made with AI
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Millions of Syrians are still displaced. For those who have returned, damaged homes, limited services and the cost of rebuilding remain major obstacles. Learn how safe shelter is helping families like Um Muhammad’s take the first steps toward recovery: storyteller.iom.int/stories/…
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From Yemen’s West Coast to the shores of Djibouti, families are being uprooted again and again. In Lebanon and Syria, many who have returned are struggling to rebuild their lives. New @DTM_IOM analysis shows where people are moving and what they need: ow.ly/1uao5100ST7
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This #UNDay, we are looking at what a stronger UN means. Through the UN Network on Migration, IOM is working across the UN system to deliver better for migrants, displaced people and communities worldwide.
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More than 268,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting intensifies, while thousands flee by sea to Djibouti. Latest figures compiled by IOM show 3,836 Yemenis have arrived in Djibouti, half of them children. (More below πŸ‘‡)
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IOM is providing shelter, clean water, health care and protection to people affected by the crisis. Needs are rising faster than aid can reach families. With a USD 30 million funding gap, urgent support is needed to keep pace. Read more πŸ‘‡ iom.int/ZBc
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How can we build trust to shape effective public policies on migration? Join policymakers, experts & partners from around the world at the International Dialogue on Migration next week to explore practical solutions through cooperation, innovation & people-centered approaches.
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Zohor and her children are among the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by renewed fighting in Yemen. After arriving in Aden,β€―IOM registered them for emergency assistance through the Rapid Response Mechanism, which supports families newly displaced by conflict.
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For families forced to leave everything behind, timely support can make all the difference. As displacement continues to rise, additional funding is urgently needed to help provide lifesaving assistance. Read Zohor's story: iom.int/ZBw
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IOM - UN Migration πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡³ retweeted
In Egypt, together with @UNmigration global donors we visited IOM's and partners activities of assistance and protection to stranded migrants along their migratory routes. Health conditions play an essential role to shape solutions, including returning back home. @IOMEgypt
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