IOM Call for Proposals – RDPP NA – Development Pillar

IOM Call for Proposals as part of the “Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa (RDPP NA) – Development Pillar” The International Organization for Migration (IOM) mission in Egypt launches today a Call for Proposals as part of the “Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa (RDPP NA) – Development Pillar”. The initiative, […]

IOM Handbook: Direct Assistance for Victims of Trafficking

IOM has had some 13 years of experience in implementing counter-trafficking activities and has provided assistance to over 14,000 victims of trafficking in all regions of the world. With a growing number of organizations, especially local non-governmental organizations, now providing or intending to provide assistance to victims of trafficking, IOM would like to share its […]

Extreme Heat and Migration

The impacts of climate change on global temperatures profoundly affect people’s ability to sustain their livelihoods as well as their health; both of these dimensions in turn influence the migration of people. Indeed, increasing heat related to climate change is likely to result in more disruptive events, such as frequent droughts, wildfires, episodes of extreme […]

Brief History of IOM

IOM rose from the ashes of World War Two 65 years ago. In the battle-scarred continent of Europe, no government alone could help survivors who wanted no more than an opportunity to resume their lives in freedom and with dignity. The first incarnation of IOM was created to resettle refugees during this post-war period. IOM […]

Migration in the 2030 Agenda

In September 2015, the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda was adopted, and for the first time, migration was included in mainstream global development policy. With the objective of communicating how IOM identifies migration in the 2030 Agenda to stakeholders and the wider public, and to shed light on the complex challenges and opportunities that accompany the […]

2017 Call for Proposals: Output of Info Session

Documents referring to the Call for Proposals information session held on the 28 of September of 2017. Here you’ll find attached: Application for the Call for Proposals launched under the Regional Development and Protection Programme for North Africa (RDPP NA) – Development Pillar Guidelines for the Call for Proposals launched under the Regional Development and […]

Return to Country of Origin

This is a blog post about returning to country of origin.  Considerable numbers of migrants and refugees in Egypt wish to return home but lack the means to do so. Returning back to the country of origin represents a durable solution for many foreigners who cannot find the financial means to survive and/or don’t have a regular residence […]