History
Members
Goals
Structure
Facts
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In what year was IOM established?
1951
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What was the original name of the organization?
Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe (PICMME)
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In which year did the organization get its current name – International Organization for Migration?
1989
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IOM was created after which major historical event?
World War II (to help resettle millions of displaced people in Europe)
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In which year did IOM officially become part of the United Nations system?
2016
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How many member states does IOM currently have?
174
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How many countries have observer status in IOM?
8
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Where is the headquarters of IOM located?
Geneva, Switzerland
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In approximately how many countries does IOM have offices?
More than 170 countries
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What are the three official languages of IOM?
English, French and Spanish
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What is the main goal of IOM?
To promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all
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Name the three main strategic objectives of IOM today.
Saving lives and protecting people on the move; Driving solutions to displacement; Facilitating pathways for regular migration
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IOM works in four main areas of migration management. What are they?
Migration and development, Facilitating migration, Regulating migration, and Forced migration
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Who does IOM mainly help?
Migrants, refugees, displaced persons, and governments
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What is the core principle of IOM?
Humane and orderly migration benefits both migrants and society
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What is the highest decision-making body of IOM?
The Council
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Who are the members of the IOM Council?
One representative from each member state
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Who is the current Director General of IOM?
Amy Pope
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What are the two main organs of IOM according to its Constitution?
The Council and the Administration
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What is the main legal document that governs IOM?
The IOM Constitution
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Approximately how many staff members does IOM have?
More than 20,000
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What is the approximate annual budget of IOM?
Over 3 billion US dollars
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What was IOM’s original main activity in the 1950s?
Organizing the transportation and resettlement of migrants
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In what kinds of situations does IOM provide emergency help?
Wars, natural disasters, and large-scale displacement crises
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Why is IOM considered the leading global organization on migration?
It is the largest intergovernmental organization dedicated to migration and works closely with governments and the United Nations
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