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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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IOM Acknowledges European Court of Human Rights Judgement of 14 November 2019
IOM acknowledges the importance of the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights regarding Finland’s handling of the asylum claim lodged by an Iraqi man, murdered in Baghdad in 2017 following his return with IOM assistance. Acknowledging the seriousness of this tragic episode, IOM underlines its commitment to a rights based approach that upholds and protects migrants’ rights.
We are currently reviewing all aspects of our Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme, so that appropriate measures may be adopted. The Court’s ruling will now inform this process.
The judgment in the case is available on the website of the ECHR. A statement by the Finnish Minister of Interior can be found here.
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