The International Organization for Migration is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with a presence in over 100 countries, and supporting 175 member states to improve migration management. In 2019, IOM provided support to 30 million persons, including 23 million persons on the move (internally displaced persons, migrants and refugees) and 7 million host community members. 

IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, be they refugees, displaced persons or other uprooted people. The IOM Constitution gives explicit recognition to the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement of persons.

IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: migration and development, facilitating migration, regulating migration, and addressing forced migration. Cross-cutting activities include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration.

In the United Kingdom, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
 

OUR FOCUS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

 

RESETTLEMENT

Resettlement is a lifeline for refugees in need of international protection and remains one of IOM's largest activity.

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INTEGRATION

Integration plays a key role in supporting the existence of thriving, resilient, diverse and inclusive communities.

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DIASPORA FOR DEVELOPMENT

There are currently an estimated 258 million people living outside of their country of birth and these migrants have formed diaspora communities in countries across the world.

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING
AND MODERN SLAVERY

IOM has been working to combat human trafficking for over 20 years across the globe, through activities such as capacity building, research and data analysis and direct assistance to victims.

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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
AND PARTNERSHIPS

Governing migration well requires collaboration and partnership: both principles are integral to the sustainability and effectiveness of IOM’s work.

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