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Sunset in Gaborone!
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βI was promised a job. Instead, I was sold as a bride.β_ Ma Daiβ
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Ma Daiβs story is not rare. 1 in 3 trafficking survivors in Myanmar are women or girls.β
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Letβs stand with survivors to #EndHumanTrafficking.β
π Read her story: bit.ly/40I0OPmβ
βI donβt want anyone to suffer like I did. If an offer sounds too good, take a photo, ask questions, call someone.β
Ma Dai was trafficked and targeted by online scammers but thankfully she escaped and grabbed a second chance.
Find out more ππΎ lnkd.in/gXVB8YEn
π€ποΈ Building climate resilience takes more than ideas. It needs partnerships across governments, academia, private sector, civil society & communities.β
Watch this video from the 2nd Regional Symposium for Climate Displacement to see how crossβsector collaboration drives climate mobility solutions.β
Forced to flee Pakistan and return to an unfamiliar homeland in Afghanistan, Durkhani faced impossible choices to keep her children safe. β
With IOMβs post-arrival assistance, she found hope and a new beginning.β
Read her story: π bit.ly/46GzO6u
π©ββοΈπ©βπ Migrant women drive development in their home and host countries. Yet, throughout migration journeys, they can face unique risks and inequalities.
Learn more about #SDG5 Gender Equality through the lens of migration from #HLPF2025βs snapshot.
π hlpf.un.org/2025
A Bangkok Friday! #hyperlapse
#YNWA
A bit of Krabi, Thailand!
Almost a month since the Myanmar earthquake, 2 million people remain in critical need.
IOM is stepping up support. Over 90 tonnes of life-saving aid are headed to affected communities to assist 43,000 people with urgent shelter, water & sanitation.
π bit.ly/42oKLqY
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Eight years on, the #Rohingya crisis is sadly out of the spotlight. But the needs are immense, and no one should endure prolonged displacement without sustainable solutions.
We join @unhcr.org and partners in calling for sustained funding for life-saving aid. www.iom.int/Zpb
βNo one should lose their life in pursuit of safety or a better future. Every life lost on migration routes in Asia, or anywhere else, is a stark reminder of the urgent need for safe and regular migration pathways.β Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, Iori Kato.
Readπ
shorturl.at/BmxOp
Join us in welcoming Sergio Murilo!β
βAs an IOM Youth Changemaker, he is passionate about raising awareness on disaster-induced migration.ββ
Having seen disaster impacts in Brazil, he advocates for accessible information to empower communities.β
πLearn more: iom.int/ZqK
Extreme weather and desertification in Mongolia drive livestock losses, food insecurity, and migration among vulnerable populations.
Discover the award-winning photos from @IOMMongolia's 2024 contest, capturing these stories.
View the πΈ collection here: bit.ly/41Sh8OW
Join our Goodwill Ambassador Dimash this Ramadan and #SharetheBlessings with families affected by conflict and disaster.
We have the power to make a real difference!
Letβs come together and support those who need it most.
bit.ly/4iCOoyy
IOMβs Chief of Mission in China, Li Wen, spoke with CGTN about Chinaβs diplomatic modernization, migration management, global talent attraction, and its new visa-free policy.
πΊ Watch the full interview: shorturl.at/MrZgf
#Migration #China #VisaPolicy #IOM
What happens when communities face rising seas and climate crises? π
In Sikaiana, Solomon Islands, the local community is addressing the impacts of #ClimateChange. As part of their adaptation efforts, migration may be considered as one of the options.
Watch the full version: youtu.be/oBnmNYdVZCQ
ππ€ Japan Pledges USD 55 Million to Support IOM's Global Operationsπ
This funding will aid migrants, refugees, and displaced communities facing crises in 33 countries.
IOM deeply appreciates Japanβs unwavering support.
πhttps://shorturl.at/z7I5V
π What type of migration defines the #AsiaPacific region?β
πΉ South-South migration dominates, with labour migration as the main driver.β
πΉ Irregular migration is also significant in the region due to limited regular pathways.β
More details: bit.ly/AP-Migration...
Nearly 9 million Afghans were impacted by climate hazards last year, with over 500K displaced and countless livelihoods disrupted.
IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) has launched the first nationwide study to assess climate vulnerability across #Afghanistan.
Press Release π shorturl.at/aO8Ea
Stories that offer a glimpse into our work, the communities we support, our valued partners, and the donors who generously support affected populations worldwide.
Please take a peek... ππΎ lnkd.in/ggKx798a