Senegambia Bridge improves migration & trade, subsequently driving economic 📈.

However, its construction has also disrupted the livelihoods of some traders.

🙏 to UN Human Security Unit & UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office, we’re working with partners to improve economic opportunities for those affected.

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Interested in 🎞

Send a video illustrating your views on migration, diversity, social inclusion and the prevention of xenophobia to the #PLURALplus23 Youth Video Festival!

🗓️ Deadline for submission: 31 May 2024

Learn more: pluralplus.unaoc.org

From all of us at IOM The Gambia, #EidMubarak to all celebrating.

May the spirit of #Ramadan   and #EidAlFitr inspire us to continue to show solidarity and support to those who need it most.

Highlights from our regional United Nations Network on Migration event for International Women’s Day in Dakar.

#InvestInWomen

ONU Droits de l'Homme - Afrique de l'Ouest

Everyone — including migrants — should have access to basic health care, without any form of discrimination or barriers.

#MyHealthMyRight

Training programs, complemented by access to finance & market opportunities, work.

We see the outcomes everyday.

That’s why we must continue to coordinate efforts across sectors to provide skills development & access to finance & market opportunities for young people & women.

6 months since the war in #Gaza began, we’ve seen loss of life, millions displaced and looming famine.

We need an immediate ceasefire, return of hostages, and access to humanitarian aid to end this suffering. Let's prioritize peace, compassion and respect for international laws.

IOM, the Secretary of State for Communities and the Secretary of State for Youth launched a EUR 4M project in Guinea-Bissau to promote intra-regional labour mobility in West Africa.

More info : rodakar.iom.int/news/iom-launc…

Migration builds bridges to diversity.

Listen to the new song by Fally Ipupa ft. YOUSSOU NDOUR : youtu.be/nEmQcptRQsg?fe…

#DéfiMigrant

Alhamdulillah 🥹❤️🙏🏾

We’ve officially wrapped up our +2months #CinemArena tour, where we engaged communities to provide meaningful information on safe migration, local opportunities and capacity building for young people to boost their employability.

#GomSaReww
#BePartOfIt

Last week, we wrapped up our 2-month #CinemArena caravan in Wellingara, West Coast Region with Mosque dialogue, an Iftar and screening.

With 200+ community members, we discussed the risks of irregular migration and regular pathways—including local opportunities as alternatives.

1 in 3 migrant deaths happens en route while fleeing conflict, new IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 report reveals, underscoring the dangers faced by those escaping war without safe pathways.

The report also highlights the alarming number of unidentified deaths.

Read more: iom.int/news/one-three…

Today marks an important milestone as the FAO Gambia & Government of The #Gambia officially sign the new Country Programming Framework for the next 5⃣ years.

This collaborative effort charts an ambitious path towards a more productive, sustainable & inclusive agri-food sector.

Very grateful for the work done around the world on return and reintegration of women

Talk2Connect Webcast #6 (25/10): Female Migrants in the Return Process youtu.be/SGCkHQ2RMBc?si… via YouTube

#Water is an essential element in building resilient and peaceful communities.

Today, as we commemorate #WorldWaterDay , we should work together to ensure that everyone, migrants or not, has access to clean drinking water.

💦💧🚿 | #TheGambia

From a roadside food vendor to owning a restaurant. Meet Fatou - the owner of Munyagen Restaurant.

Fatou gained catering skills with our support. Upon completion, we provided start-up support.

To scale up her operations, we provided her a grant.

More: bit.ly/3TsEJj8