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Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has been active in Central America, North America and the Caribbean since 1951.
SOBRE NOSOTROS
SOBRE NOSOTROS
OIM Global
OIM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkIOM is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with presence in over 100 countries, and supporting 173 member states to improve migration management. Across the region, IOM provides a comprehensive response to the humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities.
QUÉ HACEMOS
QUÉ HACEMOS
PRIORIDADES TRANSVERSALES (Global)
PRIORIDADES TRANSVERSALES (Global)
- Where we work
- Take Action
- Data and Resources
- 2030 Agenda
This is an exceptional time to discuss migration, in particular due to some extraordinary trends and important events. In 2016, the world reached a record number of international migrants: 247 million, and a third of the USD$ 600 thousand million in remittances were sent to developing countries.
In addition, last year the International Organization for Migration (IOM) joined the United Nations system, becoming the first exclusive agency for migration in its history. IOM Director General, William Lacy Swing, said with regard to this landmark: “People move to improve their lives, whether that means access to a better food supply, access to more sustainable employment, education opportunities or to save their own lives and the lives of their family.”
For the past three years, one migrant has died every two hours. And, sadly, at least 6300 migrants in the world lost their lives or disappeared in 2016. From January to June 2017, there has been more than 3000 deaths recorded worldwide. Furthermore, we have reached the highest amount of forced displacements since World War II.
In our region, migration is also a fundamental issue, with its complex migration flows. According to the Missing Migrants Project, in 2016 there were more than 650 migrant deaths recorded in the US-Mexico border, the Caribbean and Central American countries.
Global discussion on migration is more necessary than ever. This is why IOM Regional Office for Central America, North America and the Caribbean is pleased to release the English version of “On the Move”, the institutional blog to move ideas, news, investigations, and more of the worldwide migration phenomenon.
In this blog you will find discussions on migration policy, irregular migration, human trafficking, border management, labour migration, health and migration, environmental migration, amongst others. Our specialists and guest authors will make contributions to this platform by writing blog posts as an opportunity for discussion.
Join us on this journey to continue promoting IOM guiding principle: promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefits of all, migrants and societies.