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Migrant Protection and Assistance IOM Asia and the Pacific IOM

WebThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member …

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Regional Strategic Response and Recovery Plan

WebFrom Response to Recovery. Strategic Objective 1: Ensure continuation of essential services, mitigate risks and protect displaced persons, mobile populations and host communities. Strategic Objective 2: Scale-up essential public health measures and promote mobility sensitive health systems. Strategic Objective 3: Mitigate the longer-term socio

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COVID-19 Response IOM Asia and the Pacific, UN Migration

WebThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries.

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IOM, USAID and Government Restore Homes and Infrastructure in …

WebPohnpei – In a significant effort, 135 families in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), affected by Typhoon Wutip in 2019 have become the owners of newly-built, climate-resilient homes. Constructed under the Disaster Resilience in the Compact Nations (RESILIENCE) project, these houses are expected to help build the capacity of …

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Asia and the Pacific

WebHanoi – Over 160 officials, experts, and scholars from ASEAN gathered in person and online for the international workshop titled Migration and Health for Migrants in ASEAN. Led by Vietnam's Ministry of Health (MOH) in collaboration with ASEAN Member States, the workshop aimed to enhance cooperation in improving the health and well …

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Improving Access to Health Services in Malaysia through Strong

WebKuala Lumpur, Malaysia – *Nilar was in good health when she first arrived in Malaysia in 2012, fleeing a military takeover in her hometown Dawei, Myanmar. After spending six months working at a factory in Southern Thailand with a friend, she took an overnight bus, with the help of smugglers, to reunite with her husband *Thet, who had …

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Peace Initiative Benefits the Local Population and Service IOM

WebPort Moresby - Hela is one of Papua New Guinea’s provinces that has a variety of natural resources including natural gas, and vast forests. Most of the local population live in rural areas and several face challenges related to accessing basic services such as healthcare. Accessing basic services is at times hindered by violence and tribal …

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Accessing Universal Public Health Insurance: an essential service

WebMahtab’s case is just one of the many examples of IOM’s interventions in Iran to support migrants in accessing healthcare services: in May 2023, IOM assisted 600 migrants in their enrolment in the Iranian national health insurance scheme by covering the costs of the insurance premium fees and supporting them throughout the registration …

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IOM, Qatar Charity Reconstruct Health Facility in Cox's Bazar to

WebCox’s Bazar (13 July 2023) – Aiming to improve access to healthcare services for host communities in Cox’s Bazar, the city of the world’s biggest refugee settlements, the International Organization for Migration (IOM - the UN Migration Agency) reconstructed Balukhali Health Sub-Centre -- one of the government-run health facilities. With the …

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Gender-Based Violence (GBV) IOM Regional Office for Asia and …

WebIOM works towards mitigating GBV risks in crises, supporting survivors by facilitating access to survivor-centred and multi-sectoral services, and addressing GBV root causes by working closely with communities to progressively transform the conditions that perpetuate GBV. The Regional Protection and GBV Specialist for Asia-Pacific participates

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Asia and the Pacific

WebApia – Pacific socio-economic recovery from COVID-19 will be strengthened through safe resumption of border management operations and enhanced seamless border management infrastructure technology, equipment, and improved capacity.. As such, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched a project to improve border …

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IOM, DECCEM Bolster Emergency Planning in the Federated States …

WebKolonia – The International Organization for Migration (IOM), under the leadership of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Emergency Management (DECCEM), is supporting the review of Disaster Preparedness and Response Plans in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) to ensure the country’s strengthened …

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Regional Office for

WebCox’s Bazar- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has completed the first 12 of 100 community clinics under construction, as part of a joint effort with the Government of Bangladesh and the World Bank to expand access to health care.The climate-resilient facilities are located in some of the most remote areas of Cox’s Bazar District and will …

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Asia and the Pacific

WebBangkok – The International Organization for Migration’s Deputy Director General (DDG) for Management and Reform, Amy Pope, concluded her three-day visit to Thailand last week (26/03) during which she affirmed the excellent cooperation between IOM and the Royal Thai Government (RTG). “Thailand is an important Member State for …

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A National Situational Analysis on Migration Health in …

WebNational Situational Analysis on Migrant Health in Myanmar III Financing for health: Migrant Health Care should be based on health financing mechanisms with appropriate options of pre-payment scheme by contributions of government, employers, migrant workers

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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWE EN THE …

WebTAKE NOTE that the first party, the Ministry of Health, is the competent designated national authority to manage and supervise all public health activities and to ensure the health of the

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Asia and the Pacific

WebPort Moresby – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to deliver the most needed assistance to communities displaced by election-related violence that struck the Highlands region in 2022.. IOM, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and the …

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IOM, FAO Launch Joint Programme to Address Migration, …

WebNew Delhi - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched on 21 November at the UN House a joint programme in Odisha and Telangana, aiming to enhance the resilience of migrants and vulnerable households in the face of climate change.Supported by the Migration Multi …

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