IOM Asia-Pacific

23/04/2026

How can stronger data improve migration governance and support the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM)?​

Join this IMRF 2026 virtual side event, co-organized by IOM's Regional Data Hubs in partnership with the Governments of Indonesia and Mali, and IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). The session will bring together global perspectives to share practical solutions and strengthen cross-regional collaboration on migration data.​

🗓️ 29 April 2026 | 09:00–10:30 EDT​
💻 Virtual event​

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cyUtL6

23/04/2026

English / دری / پښتو

During this week's visit to Spin Boldak in Kandahar, IOM Afghanistan Chief of Mission Mihyung Park assessed border operations and preparedness as returns are expected to increase. With Afghanistan already facing one of the world’s largest displacement crises, additional arrivals will need further support at both border points and in areas of return.

“IOM and partners are strengthening preparedness at key crossing points to respond to potential influxes,” said Park.

IOM as chair of the Border Consortium remains on the ground providing life-saving assistance, including reception support, MPCA/cash, and protection services for returning families and individuals

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در جریان سفر این هفته به ولسوالی سپین‌بولدک ولایت کندهار، میهیونگ پارک، رئیس دفتر سازمان بین‌المللی مهاجرت در افغانستان، از روند عملیات مرزی و میزان آمادگی در گذرگاه‌ها ارزیابی به‌عمل آورد؛ در حالی‌که انتظار می‌رود شمار بازگشت‌کنندگان افزایش یابد. با توجه به این‌که افغانستان هم‌اکنون با یکی از بزرگ‌ترین بحران‌های بی‌جاشدگی در جهان روبه‌رو است، ورودهای بیشتر مستلزم حمایت گسترده‌تر در گذرگاه‌های مرزی و همچنان در مناطق بازگشت خواهد بود.

خانم پارک گفت: «سازمان بین‌المللی مهاجرت و شرکای آن در حال تقویت آمادگی در گذرگاه‌های کلیدی هستند تا بتوانند به موج‌های احتمالی ورود پاسخ دهند.»

سازمان بین‌المللی مهاجرت، به‌عنوان رئیس کنسرسیوم مرزی، همچنان در محل حضور دارد و کمک‌های نجات‌بخش را ارائه می‌کند؛ از جمله خدمات پذیرش و استقبال، کمک‌های نقدی چندمنظوره (و خدمات حمایتی/حفاظتی برای خانواده‌ها و افراد بازگشت‌کننده.

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د دې اوونۍ په ترڅ کې د کندهار ولایت د سپین بولدک ولسوالۍ ته د سفر پر مهال، په افغانستان کې د کډوالۍ نړیوال سازمان د دفتر مشرې، میهیونګ پارک، د سرحدي عملیاتو بهیر او د تګ‌راتګ په مهمو دروازو کې د چمتووالي کچه و ارزوله، په داسې حال کې چې تمه کېږي د بېرته راستنېدونکو شمېر زیات شي. له دې سره، افغانستان دا مهال د نړۍ له تر ټولو لویو بې‌ځایه کېدنې بحرانونو څخه له یوه سره مخ دی، او د نوو راتګونو زیاتوالی به هم په سرحدي نقطو او هم په د بېرته ستنېدنې په سیمو کې د لا ډېرو ملاتړونو اړتیا رامنځته کړي.

مېرمن پارک وویل: «د کډوالۍ نړیوال سازمان او د هغه شریکان په مهمو سرحدي دروازو کې خپل چمتووالی پیاوړی کوي، څو د احتمالي زیات شمېر راتګونو پر وړاندې اغېزمن غبرګون وښيي.»

د کډوالۍ نړیوال سازمان، د سرحدي کنسرسیوم د مشر په توګه، لا هم پر ځمکه حضور لري او د ژوند ژغورنې مرستې وړاندې کوي؛ چې پکې د هرکلي او ثبت خدمتونه، څو موخیزې نغدي مرستې، او د بېرته راستنېدونکو کورنیو او افرادو لپاره د ساتنې/حمایوي خدمتونه شامل دي.

23/04/2026

In Nepal, community-based approaches are helping people make safer and more informed migration decisions.​�​

After facing exploitation abroad, Santosh now supports his community in Mahottari by sharing practical advice, raising awareness in the local language, and helping others avoid recruitment fraud.​

Through support from IOM’s Migration, Business and Human Rights Programme, Nepal is strengthening safer migration by improving access to reliable information and helping prevent unfair recruitment and exploitation.​�​

As we approach the International Migration Review Forum ( ) 2026, this shows how local action can advance the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM), including:​

🔵 Objective 3 – Information provision​
🔵 Objective 6 – Recruitment and decent work​
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Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4e1NVHq

23/04/2026

Back-to-back Category 4 storms have struck Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Micronesia, affecting hundreds of thousands, damaging homes and disrupting essential services.

As governments lead the response, IOM is supporting coordination, delivering life-saving assistance, and strengthening preparedness and early warning systems with partners.

With a potentially more severe cyclone season ahead, sustained investment in resilience is critical.

Read more: https://www.iom.int/Zsv

22/04/2026

Migration dynamics continue to evolve, shaped by multiple drivers and changing conditions along routes. ​​

The Global Overview of Migration Routes Portal and the Annual Global Overview of Migration Routes 2025 bring together data and analysis from across regions, including the Asia-Pacific, offering a route-based perspective on global mobility. ​​

Explore the data, trends and what lies ahead. ​​

Access the portal: shorturl.at/Bppwl ​
Check out the report: shorturl.at/m6xq2

21/04/2026

Families are paying the highest price in the escalating conflict across the Middle East and beyond. Behind every headline are lives disrupted, homes lost, and futures put on hold. De-escalation is needed now to protect lives.

20/04/2026

18/04/2026

For 32 years, Islam has observed Ramadan away from home, finding strength in routine, community and purpose.​
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His journey reflects the resilience of migrant workers and the importance of safe and regular migration pathways.​

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dP8wyA​

IOM Malaysia

17/04/2026

After eight years, IOM - UN Migration’s PROMISE programme has concluded — reaching over 2 million migrants across Southeast Asia.​

Implemented in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar and Thailand, the programme strengthened safe migration, skills development and job pathways.​

Key results:​

• 1.3 million+ improved livelihoods​
• 340,000+ supported in countries of origin​
• 43,000+ trained and certified​
• 15 policy instruments strengthened​

Supporting more inclusive and coordinated labour migration systems across the region.

IOM Thailand | IOM Lao PDR | IOM Cambodia | IOM Myanmar | Swiss Development & Cooperation

16/04/2026

In recent weeks, severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has affected 32 provinces in Afghanistan, impacting over 5,700 families. ​

IOM teams are on the ground delivering emergency support. So far, 500 families have received shelter and essential non-food items. ​

IOM Afghanistan

16/04/2026

Over 250 Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals are feared dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea.

IOM calls on the international community to strengthen global support for refugees and host communities, address the root causes of displacement, and enable safe return.

Read more: https://shorturl.at/7UHDO

16/04/2026

[TUYỂN DỤNG] IOM Việt Nam đang tuyển dụng 01 vị trí Trợ lý y tế tại Hà Nội

📩 Ứng viên quan tâm vui lòng gửi hồ sơ tới email [email protected]
⏰ Hạn cuối: 23:59 ngày 28/4/2026

👉Đọc thêm thông tin chi tiết tại đây:
https://vietnam.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1396/files/documents/Vacancy/vn202603-medical-assistant.pdf
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[JOIN OUR TEAM] IOM Viet Nam is looking for 01 Medical Assistant in Ha Noi

📩 Interested candidates should send your application to [email protected]
⏰ Deadline of submission: 11:59PM, 28 April 2026

👉For more details, please visit:
https://vietnam.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1396/files/documents/Vacancy/vn202603-medical-assistant.pdf