IOM

International Organization for Migration

President: Ana Mercado Garduño

Chair:

Topic A) Measures and strategies for enhancing security and protection of Syrian refugees transitioning in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Türkiye

Topic B) Strategies for reintegration of incoming migrants in Central America, focusing on the Republic of El Salvador and the Republic of Honduras

Background and faculties

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) was established in 1951 after the start of World War II, initially operating as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe (CIPMME) to address economic and social repercussions in Western Europe. Years later, in 2016, the United Nations General Assembly acquired the “United Nations-International Organization for Migration Relations Agreement” which officially designated IOM as the UN’s first migration agency. Consequently, IOM expanded globally, becoming the leading international organization focused on promoting orderly migration, socio-economic development and the dignity of displaced individuals. IOM objectives include managing mass population movements, spreading awareness of migrants status and ensuring rights and integrity. IOM, counting with 173 Member States and eight observers, plays a vital role in global discussions of the social, economic and political implications of migration by fostering international cooperation.

The International Organization for Migration focuses its faculties on promoting orderly, socio-economic development, management and ensurement of migrants integrity by:

Convening annually Member States to the International Dialogue on Migration and providing a forum to discuss migration issues, promoting international cooperation and discussing migration policies.
Providing specialized services such as document processing, vocational guidance, language teaching, medical exams, admission and educational integration, immigration advice, and technical assistance in the development of national plans and repatriation processes.
Promoting cooperation and coordination of activities related to international migration issues by working closely with government institutions and non-governmental organizations.
Carrying out studies and research to offer expert and institutional support in the guidance, design and strengthening of migration policies and practices.
Offering assisted voluntary return and reintegration programs for migrants, as well as ensuring the organized transfer of migrants, refugees and displaced persons who lack resources.