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WHO WE AREIOM is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with presence in over 100 countries. IOM has been supporting 28 Country Offices in the European Economic Area, the European Union and NATO region and IOM Offices worldwide on EU-related policy, programmes, legislation and cooperation and resource management
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Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. In the Regional Office for the EEA, the European Union and NATO, IOM pursues the well-being of migrants and societies through a rights-based approach.
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Geneva hosts first Diaspora Ministerial Conference
21 June 2013 – IOM hosted the world’s first Diaspora Conference at ministerial level in Geneva on June 18th – 19th 2013. Over 500 delegates participated, including 55 Ministers and high-level government officials. The conference reflected growing recognition among IOM’s 149 member states of the potential socio-economic contribution of the Diaspora to the development of their countries of origin.