Pausing work. Pausing innovation. Pausing growth. When migration pathways are restricted, opportunities for shared progress are limited.

🎄🎆 Warm Holiday Wishes from IOM Albania! May your holidays be filled with peace, joy, and hope for the year ahead. Together, let’s continue building a world where everyone can lead a dignified life, no matter where they are from.

IOM is present wherever we are needed, even in the most remote areas. Putting people first isn’t just a promise; it’s how we work, every day #MigrantsDay

Investing in diaspora is investing in regional development. Last month, the Regional Forum demonstrated how diaspora knowledge and networks can drive labour mobility, governance, and sustainable growth across the Western Balkans AICS_Tirana ▶️ bit.ly/4qCLGgr

🔹What does a journey along the Western Balkans look like? 🔹Who is on the move along the route? 🔹Which routes are currently being taken? The latest Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) report provides evidence-based insights into current mobility trends. 📥 Find the answers: bit.ly/4aKVIro

The Government of Albania and the United Nations Country Team in Albania held yesterday the Joint Executive Committee (JEC) meeting for the Albania–UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2022–2026. The meeting reviewed achievements in 2025, set priorities for

Winter hits hardest for children. Your support can save lives. Donate here👉 bit.ly/4beJkQt

📢 We’ve just published Issue #41 of our #Delivering4Development newsletter! This issue highlights 80 yrs of the United Nations and 70 yrs of #Albania in the UN. See how the UN is supporting sustainable development in Albania - from gender equality and social & economic development to

When global advocacy meets local voices. In 2025, IOM Goodwill Ambassadors from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania joined global efforts to support migrants worldwide. Their voices help bring migration issues closer to communities, locally, regionally and globally ⬇️

Strong data foundations change how the world responds to displacement. Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) strengthens the data base behind humanitarian responses, helping the world understand displacement, plan smarter, and act faster, powered by IOM Data. This is how data becomes impact.

#DYK Across the Western Balkans, 35,287 registrations on arrival were recorded in 2025, a 37% decrease compared to 2024. Our December Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) report provides the latest snapshot, offering insights into last year’s mobility trends. ➡️Full report: bit.ly/3LQBjXU

Yesterday’s consultation on the Albania–UN Cooperation Framework 2027–2031 and the programme documents of UNDP in Albania, UNICEF ALBANIA & UNFPA in Albania saw an impressive civil society turnout- showcasing strong partnerships, active advocacy, and meaningful engagement. #Agenda2030

In Albania, fruitful meetings with institutions and partners, including Ministria e Punëve të Brendshme, Albanian MEFA 🇦🇱 & UK in Albania, exchanging on joint priorities and cooperation. Inspiring to also join youth in Dibër, discussing migration perceptions, narratives and diaspora engagement.

🇧🇪🇦🇱 Another e-RCMS digital connection is live. Belgium is now operationally connected with Albania through the electronic Readmission Case Management System, following the successful launch with Serbia last month. Read more: bit.ly/4qDIj8Y Denmark MFA 🇩🇰 I #WBCAP

Ensuring safety and coordinated support is vital when survivors of Modern Slavery choose to return home. Last week, IOM United Kingdom and @IOMAlbania met with key stakeholders to share best practices on cross-border support for survivors returning to their communities.

Yesterday, together with SASPAC we co-convened an important consultation on the draft 🇦🇱🇺🇳 #Albania–United Nations Cooperation Framework 2027–2031, along with the new Country Programme Documents of UNDP in Albania, UNICEF ALBANIA and UNFPA in Albania. We welcomed the strong engagement of

📢 Strong, independent media mean stronger democracy and more sustainable development. Consultations on the draft Albania–UN Cooperation Framework 2027–2031 continued with journalists and representatives of media associations in Albania 🇦🇱 Engaging media stakeholders in shaping

By examining Albania’s return migration and diaspora engagement, the report shows gaps and untapped potential and calls for stronger coordination and local support. Read: shorturl.at/mYggW #MigrationForDevelopment #DiasporaEngagement #ReturnAndReintegration

Data can support ethical reporting & help journalists approach sensitive topics through a protection-based angle. Together with UK in Albania, we brought together the Network of Journalists for an informal discussion on migration data, narratives & underreported trends.

The recent tragedy at the 🇧🇦🇭🇷 border is a stark reminder: when safe & regular pathways are limited, people risk dangerous journeys. New IOM data shows 7,667 people died/went missing worldwide in 2025, 21 lives every day. These deaths are not inevitable: bit.ly/4cx8uuB