Integration is a two-way process requiring mutual adaptation between migrants and host societies.
Yesterday, we discussed experiences in refugee integration with
@Norecno
& Sunnfjord municipality staff. Valuable inputs to further strengthen IOM's
#PreDepartureOrientation
in 🇳🇴.
Increasing the socio-economic integration of migrant workers is key to harness their full potential.
🤝Today, in partnership with Rana Development Agency, we kicked-off a new 1-year project to provide migrants with accurate information about 🇳🇴Norway to facilitate their arrival.
Promoting smoother integration for Norway-bound refugees! 🤝
Participants of our pre-departure orientation last week learned about Norwegian culture, language and norms, with the support of our cross-cultural facilitators.
Learn more about their experience 👉
On the occasion of International Day of
#FamilyRemittances
,
@IOMResearch
organized a research webinar on the challenges & opportunities related to leveraging international remittances for the benefit of all.
🎬 Watch the full recording here👇🏼
🔗
From Eritrea's heat to Sweden's snow-covered streets, Jemal Ali's heart to help others remains unchanged.
This
#WorldRefugeeDay
, learn how he is using his experience to help other refugees integrate into Swedish Society.
June 16 marks the International Day for
#FamilyRemittances
, a day that recognizes the role millions of migrants play through remittance contributions.
Enabling regular migration pathways,
Safe and convenient channels to send money,
Reducing transaction costs.
This Int. Day of
#FamilyRemittances
,
@IOMchief
calls for concrete solutions to enable migrants’ full economic inclusion.
IOM and its partners support the scaling of innovative solutions for more effective humanitarian action.
In Ethiopia, we are working with
@InnovasjonNorge
to improve sanitation for vulnerable groups of people.
@IN_EastAfrica
@NorwayMFA
IOM, partners and with support from
@InnovasjonNorge
held a co-creation workshop in Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 aimed at creating a viable business model to provide innovative sanitation solutions to people suffering from incontinence and children less than 3 years of age.
From the boiling heat of Eritrea to the snow-covered streets of Sweden, Jemal’s refugee story is one of survival, hope, and paying it forward.
He is now an IOM cross-cultural facilitator helping refugees adjust to a new home in Sweden.
👉 Read his story:
Counting down days until the International Day of
#FamilyRemittances
!
Despite challenges and disasters, migrants' remittances have been a catalyst for sustainable development.
We must build safe channels and enabling space to empower migrants & ensure their economic inclusion.
Another successful predeparture orientation for 🇳🇴 Norway-bound refugees was held in Türkiye last week with support from
@IOMTurkiye
.
Since 2003, over 23,000 refugees have benefited from the programme, enabling a smoother integration to Norway.
🙏
@integreringsdir
🙏
@Justisdep
Promoting smoother integration for Norway-bound refugees! 🤝
Participants of our pre-departure orientation last week learned about Norwegian culture, language and norms, with the support of our cross-cultural facilitators.
Learn more about their experience 👉
📢In the lead up to the International Day of Family Remittances, join us for a research webinar on the challenges & opportunities related to leveraging international remittances for the benefit of all.
🗓️June 13 2024, 15:00 CEST
Register here👉
#16June
Unearmarked funding is crucial in effectively supporting for those in need.
This year, with support of USD 7 million from the Government of Denmark, IOM is able to effectively assist migrants and people on the move.
@DanishMFA
In coordination with
@IOM_Oslo
, we concluded a five-day predeparture orientation session for 34 families preparing for resettlement to Norway. 🇳🇴
Throughout the course, participants learned about Norwegian culture and society, helping them to better adjust and integrate. ✨
📢 IOM Norway is looking for a Senior Programme Assistant in Oslo🇳🇴 who can assist in project reporting, monitoring & evaluation, knowledge management and more!
📆Closing date: 19 June
👉More info:
#UNcareers
🌍 It’s
#WorldEnvironmentDay
!
Check out IOM’s latest blog series where young people share their stories, knowledge and recommendations on migration, environment and climate change.
#GenerationRestoration
👉 Read more:
So far in 2024, IOM registered 18,787 migrants on arrival in the Western Balkans.
🤝Through the "Addressing mixed migration flows in the Western Balkans” project,
@NorwayMFA
🇳🇴 remains a committed partner in supporting migration response efforts across the
#WB
.
@NorwayAmbBiH
📌 Successful roundtable in Banja Luka showcased outcomes of "Addressing mixed migration flows in the Western Balkans” project, funded by
@NorwayMFA
.
IOM BiH, with donors, partners & relevant institutions remains steadfast in supporting migration response efforts across the
#WB
.
“Climate change not only erodes natural resources, but also people’s safety and livelihood.”
🌍 On
#WorldEnvironmentDay
,
@IOMchief
calls for proactive solutions to prevent displacements before they even happen.