#GWA Sir Mo Farah: First field trip with IOM, inspiring youth through sport!

Sports are close to the heart of young people in Kakuma, leading to a sense of belonging.

IOM Global Goodwill Ambassador Sir Mo Farah witnessed this as he visited migrant communities today, advocating for sports for inclusion and development. #IOMOntheMove #ScoreWithMo4Migration

🌎 On #EarthDay and every day, IOM's #Diaspora4ClimateAction initiative works to amplify diaspora voices aiming to protect our planet earth against climate change & collaborate with government and stakeholders to bring sustainable & efficient solutions.
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Sir Mo Farah official visit to #Kenya 🇰🇪 kicks off today. This is his first visit as IOM - UN Migration Global Goodwill Ambassador

“It is an honour to return to Kenya on my first visit as IOM Global #GWA to meet with people in the region I was born in.”

Together, we can promote labour inclusion!

At the #WBGMeetings , @IOMChief and Inter-American Development Bank renewed their commitment to create new opportunities for labour mobility and to engage the private sector to integrate migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean.

The humanitarian situation in Ethiopia is deteriorating, but there is a window to break the downward spiral.

IOM Deputy Director General @Daniels_Ugochi calls on the international community to help address the needs and bolster the resilience of Ethiopians across the country.

Labour shortages (of engineers, electricians, construction workers etc.) can seriously hinder the green transition of 🇬🇧businesses. Hiring +displaced talents can be the answer, IOM’s Displaced Talent for Europe shows it can be done safely.

✍️ ODI Europe➡️t.ly/7_jTT

‼️ A staggering 20,000 people are forced to flee their homes in #Sudan each day, half of them children, as per new IOM report.

Only 5% of USD 2.7 billion Humanitarian Response Plan seeking to reach 14.7 million people has been secured.

Stand #WithSudan ! tinyurl.com/3xunmf7r

🆕Check out IOM United Kingdom's 2023 Annual Review of data from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), the UK system through which victims of #modernslavery are identified and supported.

🔵Full review📈➡️t.ly/L5N6W

🔵Summary of key findings in the🧵👇👇👇

The resilience of women in Mykolaiv, #Ukraine , is remarkable. Many of them have lost their homes and endured the difficulties of war.

Today, I reaffirm our commitment to stand with the people of Ukraine and to continue supporting them as they rebuild.

As we celebrate the end of Ramadan, we also stand in solidarity with the millions of displaced families around the world.

Sending wishes of peace and unity this Eid.

#EidMubarak

The crisis in #Sudan has severely impacted health services. Attacks on healthcare workers, access hurdles, and medicine shortages are taking a heavy toll on lives.

IOM has provided vital healthcare services to over 73,000 people, but more is needed to ensure #HealthForAll .

Health care without discrimination.

#MyHealthMyRight

Health is a human right.

For displaced persons.

For host communities.

For migrants.

For all.🌎🤝

#MyHealthMyRight

#ClimateChange is shaping human mobility, but #migrants are also part of the solution.

Christa Rottensteiner , Chief of Mission of IOM in the UK, highlights the importance of diaspora’s contribution.

Learn more about #Diaspora4ClimateAction project 👇
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Shelter is needed now.
Food is needed now.
Aid is needed now.

But most importantly, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo need PEACE NOW.

‼️ Over 360,000 people have been displaced in Haiti as the crisis extends beyond Port-au-Prince.
IOM and partners are delivering much needed assistance to people in need.

Read more here: iom.int/ZJP

🚨Youth video festival alert!

Have you ever dreamt of screening your powerful video abroad?

Submit your unique view on human mobility, cultural diversity, and inclusion to #PLURALplus24 to make your dreams come true.

Learn more: pluralplus.unaoc.org

A warm welcome to Ammar who has just arrived in Belfast💙! Through the #DT4E project, 🇬🇧 employers such as Deloitte NI benefit from new talents, while people from displaced backgrounds can resume their careers and rebuild their lives. shorturl.at/dtHIQ

Violence and discrimination against the trans community is an unfortunate reality.

In Egypt, Shiraz was tormented because of her gender identity. Moving to Türkiye was a lifeline for her mental health and allowed her to pursue her dreams.

#IAmAMigrant
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