The earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye in February 2023 triggered a crisis that would have deep implications for the entire nation. We at IOM mourned the loss of three of our own colleagues, and many more of our team members and their loved ones were directly affected. Nevertheless, our team demonstrated remarkable resolve in the…
In 2022, within the scope of its cross-border operations, IOM implemented various projects in partnership with on-ground actors in the Northwestern Syria region, covering WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), livelihoods, cash assistance, camp coordination and management, shelter, protection, and health. These projects were carried out in support of 11 planned camps in Idlib and Aleppo,…
As a member of the humanitarian aid community in Türkiye, the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Red Crescent to improve the cooperation in humanitarian aid. We are proud of the cooperation between IOM and the Turkish Red Crescent, and consider this an indicator of the…
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) for nearly 30-years has supported development of the Government of Turkey’s capacity to manage migration by addressing all aspects of migration in Turkey. IOM continues the efforts Turkey is conducting on meeting the needs of immigrants, humanitarian aid, workforce integration, migration and border management, and promoting social cohesion between…
