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• Human interest

Horn of Africa, Gulf Countries Affirm Dignity, Human Rights of Migrants at Conference in Djibouti

3 years ago thespecimennews

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) co-hosted a conference of seven nations in Djibouti this week to strengthen the humanitarian response...

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• Human interest

Dozen people reported dead after boat capsized off Libya

3 years ago thespecimennews

A handout photo released on September 24, 2018 by SOS Mediterranee shows migrants being rescued. Photo credit:  Yahoo Finance At least...

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• Diseases

WHO using IOM’s SCAAN in the DRC

3 years ago thespecimennews

The World Health Organization is now using IOM’s innovative Security Communications and Analysis Network (SCAAN) in the Democratic Republic of...

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• Human interest

First IOM Member State Forum on a Comprehensive Approach to Resettlement and Complementary Pathways to Europe

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The first IOM Member State Forum on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways to Europe was held in Brussels, 12-14 November 2018....

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• Human interest

Africa’s Fast-Growing Population: Tackling Youth Unemployment and Capturing the Demographic Dividend

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Photo credit: IOM 2016/Amanda Nero Africa’s population is growing at an astonishing rate. By 2050, the number of people on...

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• Security

500 People Participate in IOM’s Fourth Cross-Border Crisis Simulation Exercise in Niger

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More than 500 members from communities, local authorities, civil society and security forces participated in IOM’s fourth crisis simulation exercise...

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• Human interest

IOM Congratulates Nobel Peace Laureates Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege

3 years ago thespecimennews

The UN Migration Agency, IOM, congratulates the 2018 Nobel Peace Laureates Dr. Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor and advocate, and...