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Women are a minority in #migration flows to Europe (just 5–15%)—but their stories matter. 👩‍👧 74% travel with children (vs. 15% of men) ⚠️ Face higher risks of gender-based violence 📊 Higher asylum success rate: 49% (women) vs. 31% (men) Full report 🔗 bit.ly/4bVNGek

Did you know? By 1973, IOM had reached 2 million people. These were not just numbers. Their stories became IOM’s legacy, guiding and inspiring our work to this day. #IOM75 #ThrowbackThursday

Investing in TB control is a smart choice. Every USD 1 invested can generate up to USD 43 in health & economic benefits. With political will, financing, and rapid rollout of new TB diagnostics, we can reach people faster and save lives. Invest now. End TB. #WorldTBDay

The global water crisis affects everyone, but not equally. Women and girls often carry the greatest burden when safe water and sanitation are lacking, especially in crisis and displacement settings. #WorldWaterDay

Ramadan is a time to share care and compassion. Standing with displaced families turns generosity into meaningful action.

From crisis response to justice reform, IOM works with communities and governments to protect the rights and safety of women and girls on the move.

Since 28 February, escalating conflict in the Islamic Republic of #Iran has disrupted civilian life. Movement data shows 400,000+ vehicles leaving major cities for safer areas. Watch our Chief of Mission reporting from Tehran 👇

They care for children, support families and keep communities going even in the hardest circumstances. Women on the move deserve systems that support them in return.

In 1951, IOM was formed to help European governments identify resettlement countries for the estimated 11 million people uprooted by the Second World War. Today, IOM continues to support people to live lives of dignity, whether at home or abroad. #IOM75

Escalating tensions across the Middle East and beyond risk deepening already fragile displacement situations. With over 19 million people already internally displaced, further escalation could force more families from their homes. Support the response: iom.int/ZWA

Funding gaps risk reversing hard-won progress in #SouthSudan. During her visit, IOM Deputy Director General @daniels_ugochi warns that without sustained, predictable support, durable solutions for 1.9 million displaced communities could unravel. iom.int/ZWT

38 UMC beneficiaries in 🇨🇾 visited Troodos Observatory 🔭 They explored astronomy through a film, virtual planet viewing & telescope sky-gazing — learning while having fun.

SIL Project – 2025 UMC Update • 652 beneficiaries supported overall • 329 supported in 2025 • 10 GBV referrals • 64% in education • 29% in legal employment Supporting unaccompanied migrant children toward independence, protection & integration. @WelfareGovCY

Did you know Ramadan is more than fasting? It is a month of reflection, empathy, charity, and community for Muslims around the world. At its heart, it is compassion in action. Share the blessings this holy month: bit.ly/3OmNjkP

In the #Rohingya camps in #Bangladesh, each day begins w/ the same need: clean water. IOM works around the clock to operate & maintain water networks, providing refugee families with safe water for drinking and cooking. Meeting basic needs is essential to preserving dignity.

Lives are not only changed by where people go, but by why they had to leave in the first place. In #Djibouti, stories of drought, violence, and exploitation reveal what happens when movement becomes a matter of survival. Read them here: iom.int/ZP6

Flooding across Mozambique has displaced tens of thousands of people, forcing families from their homes and into uncertainty. IOM is providing lifesaving assistance to affected communities, but urgent support is still needed.

Winter doesn’t wait. Families can’t either. 👉 Act now bit.ly/4beJkQt