IOM
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | International Organization for Migration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
IOM stands for International Organization for Migration, an international organization abbreviation.
Intergovernmental organization that provides services and advice on migration, including resettlement, voluntary return programs and assistance to displaced people. Since 2016 it has been part of the UN system, branded UN Migration.
Example: IOM chartered flights to bring stranded migrants home.
Usage notes
Founded in 1951 to help resettle people displaced in Europe after World War II, it is headquartered in Geneva. It manages displacement tracking data used by humanitarian agencies and the Missing Migrants Project, which records deaths along migration routes.
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