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Geneva, Switzerland · Established 1951

IOM

International Organization for Migration

The UN Migration Agency.

(About)

Ensures orderly and humane management of migration.

International Organization for Migration (IOM) was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Today it is one of the older organisations of its kind, working on migration, displacement and resettlement and known within the sector for its tagline "The UN Migration Agency.".

The organisation currently operates in 10 countries, with major presence in Ukraine, Syria and Bangladesh. Ensures orderly and humane management of migration. Verified profiles, financials and annual reports are published on its official website at iom.int.

(Verified profile)

What the record actually says.

Sourced from official reports & independent registers

Structure & mandate

IOM is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, established in 1951. See the linked official sources for full governance and finances.

Key public programmes

  • Migration — see official programme pages for details.
  • Displacement — see official programme pages for details.
  • Resettlement — see official programme pages for details.

Founded

1951

HQ

Geneva

Switzerland

Countries of work

10+

Independent registers

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(Public perception & reviews)

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(Work in the field)

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(Where we operate)

Active in 10 countries.

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  • Ukraine
  • Syria
  • Bangladesh
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Somalia
  • Libya
  • Yemen
  • Afghanistan
  • Colombia

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