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Over one million people are now displaced in #Lebanon as the humanitarian situation worsens across the region. Needs are rising fast, and IOM has launched an appeal to scale up assistance for displaced communities, including migrants. Learn more 👉 iom.int/ZWL

IOM and Princess Alanood Charitable Foundation have partnered to advance anti-trafficking efforts and humanitarian leadership through training, awareness, and youth engagement to protect vulnerable communities. Find out more🔽 iom.int/Zmj

After WWII, millions in Europe were searching for stability. At the same time, countries in South America were seeking workers and skills. These parallel realities helped shape one of the first coordinated international migration efforts #IOM75 iom.int/Zm2

In Meri, Cameroon, a new water point is improving school days. With safe water on site, students arrive less tired, can wash their hands, and focus on learning. The water point is also supporting nearby families. Read more: iom.int/Zm8

In Iraq, a wetland project is turning wastewater into safer irrigation water through a natural treatment system. By filtering water through basins and reed-filled wetlands, it helps protect farmland and drinking water sources from pollution.

Winter is not over in Gaza. A storm over the past few days brought heavy rain and strong winds, weakening already fragile shelters. IOM and its partners continue to provide critical shelter assistance, but needs remain immense.

In Diyala, Iraq, farmers are growing more livestock feed with far less water. A hydroponic system produces green fodder year-round while using up to 90% less water, cutting costs and supporting livestock with nutrient-rich feed.

11 countries. 1 commitment: expanding safe, regular labour migration across East and Horn of Africa. The 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration wrapped up today, bringing together countries to strengthen dialogue & cooperation on labour mobility. 👉iom.int/ZmK

In Kenya’s drought-affected border communities, reliable water access can transform daily life for families, herders, and students. Daris Wacan helps strengthen resilience and cooperation around shared resources. View the photobook: iom.int/Zmh

When crisis hits, communities step in. In #Lebanon, where over one million people have been displaced, a migrant-led group – with support from IOM – is preparing up to 600 meals a day for those fleeing hostilities.

More than 6,000 migrants in #Ecuador will receive humanitarian assistance through a new initiative supported by @MOFAkr_eng and IOM. The project will expand access to health care, food and protection services in key border areas. iom.int/ZmD

Faith moves people to give. We move that giving to those who need it most. IOM and @muslimhands have signed a new framework to direct Zakat and Sadaqah to vulnerable communities with transparency, dignity and care at its core. Learn more👉iom.int/Zma

What if crisis response could move at the speed communities need? IOM is collaborating w/ @googlecloud to build AI-powered planning tools that cut response planning from weeks to days, putting local knowledge at the heart of humanitarian response. 👉 iom.int/Zmb

What happens when home disappears overnight? In #Lebanon, over one million people have fled, many into school shelters, carrying fragments of their lives. Families sleep side by side, waiting for warmth, news, and a way back home. Photo story: iom.int/ZmL

Four years of war. Four years of loss, resilience, and hope held together. The people of Ukraine need us now more than ever. Stand with them today 👉 iom.int/Zm4

The war in Sudan is at a tipping point and could trigger a new refugee crisis, the head of the U.N. migration agency there has told POLITICO. 🔗 politico.eu/article/sudan-…

In Joltai, Moldova, a new water treatment plant is doing more than providing clean drinking water. It has become a place where residents and Ukrainians meet, help each other, and rebuild a sense of community. Read more: iom.int/Zmm

At least 9 migrants have died and 45 are missing after a shipwreck off #Djibouti while attempting to migrate to Yemen. Every life lost at sea is one too many. More than 120 survivors are receiving support at IOM’s Migrant Response Centre in Obock. iom.int/Zmu

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

In Venezuela, many Indigenous communities in Bolívar state rely on rivers and streams for daily water, increasing health risks during the rainy season. Filters, purification tablets, and hygiene training are helping families reduce waterborne diseases.

3 million people displaced. Many are still hoping to return home. But home often means broken roads, missing services, and an uncertain future. IOM is there every step of the way. Read our annual report 👉 iom.int/Zmk