IOM Denmark

23/09/2026

Sidste uge, efter en vurdering foretaget af IOM Syria - المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في سوريا, påbegyndte genopbygningsarbejdet ved grænseovergangen Jarablus mellem Syrien og Tyrkiet.

Arbejdet vil hjælpe med at forbedre services og infrastruktur for syrere, der benytter grænseovergangen, og det vil bidrage til en mere effektiv, koordineret og menneskecentreret grænseforvaltning i overensstemmelse med prioriteterne hos den syriske myndighed for grænser og told.

Tak til Udenrigsministeriet for støtten gennem det dansk-finansierede CAPACITY-program.

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Last week, following an IOM-led assessment by IOM Syria - المنظمة الدولية للهجرة في سوريا, rehabilitation work has started at the Jarablus border crossing site between Syria and Türkiye.

The works will help improve services and infrastructure for Syrians using the crossing, contributing to more efficient, coordinated and people-centred border management in line with the priorities of the Syrian General Authority for Borders and Customs.

Thank you Udenrigsministeriet for the support through the Danish-funded CAPACITY Programme.

22/09/2026

Færre mennesker ankommer til Europa via havet. Flere mennesker dør i forsøget på at nå frem.

Nye data fra IOM viser, at antallet af folk der ankommer til Europa over havet er faldet med 39 % i 2026. Alligevel er mindst 2292 migranter og flygtninge døde eller forsvundet på ruter over Middelhavet og Atlanten i år.

Selv om færre mennesker begiver sig ud på rejsen, bliver selve rejsen stadig farligere.

Læs mere 🔗 bit.ly/4xDyKdv

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Fewer people are arriving in Europe by sea. More people are dying trying to get there.

New IOM data shows that sea arrivals to Europe have fallen by 39% in 2026. Yet at least 2,292 migrants and refugees have died or gone missing on Mediterranean and Atlantic routes so far this year.

This means that even as fewer people make the journey, the journey itself is becoming deadlier.

Read more 🔗 bit.ly/4xDyKdv

21/09/2026

I sidste uge afholdt IOM og Naif Arab University for Security Sciences et tredages videnskabeligt symposium om grænseforvaltning og beskyttelse af migranter med embedsmænd og eksperter fra 15 lande i Istanbul i koordinering med Tyrkiets migrationsmyndighed.

Her blev der drøftet hvordan lande kan styrke grænseforvaltning, samtidig med at de sikrer sikker og regulær migration og imødekommer behovene og sårbarhederne hos mennesker, der migrerer.

Drøftelserne fokuserede på grænseforvaltning, beskyttelse af migranter, migrationsveje, tilbagevenden og reintegration, beskyttelse af børn samt regionalt samarbejde. Deltagerne delte erfaringer og praktiske tilgange fra forskellige migrationskontekster.

Symposiet understregede vigtigheden af samarbejde mellem oprindelses-, transit- og destinationslande, samt hvordan man kan skabe en migrationsforvaltning med fokus på beskyttelse, og hvor lovgivning og politiske rammer omsættes til effektiv implementering.

Det fremhævede også værdien af regional og tværregional dialog for erfaringsudveksling, institutionelt samarbejde og partnerskabsopbygning, hvilket resulterede i konkrete anbefalinger til at styrke grænseforvaltningen og det regionale samarbejde mellem de arabiske stater og Tyrkiet.

Symposiet blev arrangeret under IOM’s CAPACITY-program, finansieret af Udenrigsministeriet.



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This week, a three-day Scientific Symposium on Border Governance and Mechanisms for Migrant Protection brought together officials, practitioners and experts from 15 countries in Istanbul.

Jointly organized by IOM’s CAPACITY Programme, funded by Udenrigsministeriet, and Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, in coordination with Türkiye’s Presidency of Migration Management, the Symposium explored how countries can strengthen border governance while ensuring safe and regular movement and responding to the needs and vulnerabilities of people on the move.

Discussions covered border governance, migrant protection, migration pathways, return and reintegration, child protection and regional cooperation, with participants sharing experiences and practical approaches across different migration contexts.

The symposium underscored the importance of cooperation among countries of origin, transit and destination, protection-sensitive migration governance, and turning legal and policy frameworks into effective implementation.

It also highlighted the value of regional and cross-regional dialogue for peer learning, institutional exchange and partnership-building, resulting in practical recommendations to strengthen border governance and regional cooperation among Arab States and Türkiye.

15/09/2026

“Min drøm for mine børn er at de får muligheder, et arbejde og mulighed for at bygge en fremtid og et godt liv.”

Det var et skelsættende øjeblik for Esther og hendes børn, da de i begyndelsen af juni fik besked om, at de ville blive genbosat til Danmark under Danmarks kvoteflygtningeprogram.

For blot få år siden virkede det helt urealistisk.

Efter at være flygtet fra Den Demokratiske Republik Congo har Esther og hendes fem børn levet i flere år med modgang og usikkerhed — og med en hverdag præget af kampen for at overleve.

Nu begynder et nyt kapitel i Danmark.

Esthers håb er enkelt: at hendes børn får mulighed for at skabe en bedre fremtid.

IOM Danmark arbejder tæt sammen med UNHCR om genbosættelsesprocessen. IOM står bl.a. får logistik, rejsedokumenter, sundhedstjek, kurser før afrejse og bidrager generelt til, at flygtninge får en sikker og værdig rejse til deres nye hjem.

Esthers historie minder os om, hvad genbosættelse kan betyde for en familie: det er ikke blot en rejse til et nyt land, men muligheden for at begynde forfra og skabe en fremtid.

Læs mere om Esthers historie her: https://tr.ee/roe2Ls

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“My wish for my children is that they have opportunities, earn an income, build their future, and prosper.”

It was a life-changing moment for Esther and her children when they learned they would be resettled to Denmark in early June 2026. Years earlier, such an opportunity seemed unimaginable. Since fleeing their home country, they have endured years of hardship and uncertainty, struggling each day to survive. Today, they are beginning a new chapter in Denmark, where Esther hopes to build a brighter future for her children.

Through the resettlement process, IOM works closely with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to arrange travel logistics, conduct medical assessments and clearances, and support refugees' safe and dignified journey to their new homes.

Thank you to Udenrigsministeriet for its continued support in making opportunities like this possible.

Read more about Esther's journey here: https://tr.ee/roe2Ls

09/09/2026

What happens when you invest in young leaders across Africa?

✅ Climate-resilient livelihood initiatives for young women in rural Uganda
✅ School climate clubs and reforestation campaigns in Mali
✅ Using journalism to raise awareness of the links between climate change and migration in Algeria

Across Africa, young people are proving they are not just affected by climate mobility. They are helping shape the solutions.

One year after completing the IOM Africa Youth Capacity Enhancement Programme on Climate Mobility, funded by Udenrigsministeriet, IOM takes stock of where these young leaders are today.

Read and discover how the young leaders are turning climate mobility ideas into action: https://shorturl.at/0N2HM

IOM - UN Migration in West and Central Africa IOM - Regional Office Middle East and North Africa IOM - UN Migration IOM Europe and Central Asia

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08/09/2026

I en atmosfære fyldt med energi og glæde samledes marokkanske familier og migrantfamilier i sidste uge med deres børn i Marokko.

Arrangementet - Growing Together - skabte et trygt rum, hvor børnene kunne udforske, være kreative og lege, samtidig med at forældrene fik mulighed for at dele særlige øjeblikke med deres børn og andre familier med forskellig baggrund. For familien er først og fremmest det sted, hvor børn føler sig støttet, hørt og beskyttet.

📍Gennem børnecentrerede arrangementer er dette initiativ en del af CAPACITY-programmet, finansieret af Udenrigsministeriet, med formål om at fremme inkluderende, rettighedsbaserede og bæredygtige børnebeskyttelsessystemer for sårbare børn.

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In an atmosphere brimming with energy and fun, Moroccan and migrant families gathered last week with their children in Morocco.

This gathering - Growing Together - provided a safe space for children to explore, be creative and play, whilst also giving parents the opportunity to share special moments with their children and other families from diverse backgrounds. Because family is, first and foremost, the place where children feel supported, heard and protected.

📍Through child-centred events, this initiative is part of the CAPACITY programme funded by the Udenrigsministeriet, which aims to promote inclusive rights-based and sustainable child protection systems for vulnerable children.

03/09/2026

I går havde vi fornøjelsen af at byde velkommen til endnu et hold internationale studerende fra DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia til IOM i Danmark. Hovedemnet for deres semester er International Flygtningeret med fokus på internationale og nationale asylpolitikker samt årsager til, og konsekvenser af, fordrivelse.

Under deres besøg lærte de mere om global migrationsstyring, fordrivelsestendenser, og IOM's aktiviteter globalt samt i de nordiske lande.

Tak for et engagerende besøg!
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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting another cohort of international students from DIS - Study Abroad in Scandinavia. The core subject for their semester is International Refugee Law, focusing on international and national policies on asylum and causes and consequences of displacement.

During their visit, they learned more about global migration governance, displacement trends and IOM’s operations globally and in the Nordic countries.

Thank you for an engaging session!

29/08/2026

On Friday, our Chief of Mission Ragen Nair, had the pleasure to speak at the Pan-African Diaspora Roundtable about the powerful role diaspora communities play in the development Ecosystem, bringing together representatives from diaspora organisations, the diplomatic corps, development partners, and public institutions to discuss the future of diaspora engagement in Denmark.

We shared IOM’s perspective on four forms of diaspora capital: economic, human, social and cultural — from investment and entrepreneurship to skills, knowledge, networks and ideas. Our approach is simple: Engage. Enable. Empower.

When diaspora communities are meaningfully connected with governments, international organisations and the private sector, they can create jobs, strengthen institutions, foster innovation and contribute directly to the Sustainable Development Goals.

The discussions brought up the idea of nostalgia. Looking back with affection at a place we consider home, but also looking forward and making these memories and connections to home become a reason to support and invest in its future — young people, communities, institutions, and opportunities.

Thank you to the convenors Paddy Siyanga Knudsen, CHARLES KINGA and Andrew Julius Bende for organising this important initiative.

25/08/2026

➡️ 2025 var præget af rekordhøj fordrivelse og eskalerende kriser.

I 61 lande nåede IOM ud til 5,1 millioner kriseramte mennesker med indsatser inden for vand, sanitet og hygiejne (WASH), hvilket bidrog til at sikre adgang til basale tjenester og reducere sundhedsrisici.

IOMs seneste rapport, Operating in Crisis, viser, hvordan vi leverede livreddende nødhjælp og langsigtede løsninger, fra husly og sundhed til fredsopbygning og reduktion af katastroferisici.

Læs rapporten her: https://www.iom.int/Z87

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➡️2025 was a year marked by record displacement and escalating crises.

Across 61 countries, IOM reached 5.1 million crisis-affected people with water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions, helping communities access essential services and reduce health risks.

IOM's latest Operating in Crisis report highlights how we delivered life-saving aid and long-term solutions, from shelter and health to peacebuilding and disaster risk reduction.

Read it now: https://www.iom.int/Z87

19/08/2026

I dag på Verdens humanitære dag anerkender vi de humanitære hjælpearbejdere, som hjælper mennesker ramt af kriser, ofte med stor personlig risiko. De fortjener beskyttelse og støtte.

I 2025 hjalp IOM 17,8 millioner mennesker, der var berørt af kriser og fordrivelse, i 170 lande og territorier.

At beskytte hjælpearbejdere betyder at beskytte de mennesker, de hjælper.

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Today on World Humanitarian Day, we recognise the humanitarian workers who help people in crises, often at great personal risk. They deserve protection and support.

In 2025, IOM assisted 17.8 million people affected by crises and displacement across 170 countries and territories.

Protecting humanitarian workers means protecting the people they serve.