🇲🇼🌊 First, too much flood water following Tropical Cyclone Freddy. 🇲🇼☀ Now, too little rainwater and nationwide drought conditions. 💗 Water is life, but too much or too little can trigger forced migration and long-term displacement. In Malawi, too. iom.int/ZwP

This Week! 🤝 IOM 🇿🇲 & 🇿🇼 convened a crucial cross-border meeting, fostering stronger cooperation to tackle migration challenges at Chirundu border. The outcome? Enhanced border management through united efforts! #MigrationManagement #Zambia #Zimbabwe #BorderSolutions

Everyone deserves a place to call home🏠 IOM w/ local artisans, community & local authorities, completed 1,095 resilient roof repairs as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts in Beira This accomplishment is a critical step toward strengthening resilience of vulnerable families

Over 600 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have died from the Mpox disease. And there over 17,000 suspected cases.OIM RDC is responding to the needs of migrants and the displaced. IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 #Mpox #Mpox2024 #MpoxAwareness #DRC

In conclusion, a coordination mechanism encompassing all stakeholders at all levels focusing on people-centered approach will be established in order to ensure seamless implementation of the Action Plan. Migration isn’t a security issue, it’s a resource for development. #GCM.

Thank you for all your work to support the people of Somalia, Frantz Celestin. Looking forward to welcoming you into your new leadership role IOM East and Horn of Africa 🇺🇳!

IOM supported the 6th Cross-Border Collaboration Forum between #Malawi and #Mozambique to discuss the implementation progress of the "Joint Cross-Border Action Plan" and recommendations moving forward! #IntegratedBorderGovernance #CrossBorderCollaborations #LNOB #Migration

Warm welcome to Frantz Celestin as he joins IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 Regional Office for East, Horn and Southern Africa as our new Regional Director. His dedication and extensive experience will play a vital role in advancing safe, orderly, and regular migration across the region.

WATCH📽️ With a knack for business, 23y/o Electronic engineering student Munashe works w/ #Youth4SDGs to drive the full participation of young pplt in #SustainableDevelopment through advocacy & capacity-building. Hear what he has to say about our Entrepreneurship masterclass.

Watch 📽️ The energy that Chimwemwe & Vimbai brought to the Entrepreneurship Masterclass was unmatched. These young women are ready to take their business to new heights 📈 The business landscape of #SADC region is in good hands.

📢 The ongoing drought in Zambia has severely impacted communities & livelihoods. Today, IOM 🇿🇲 Chief of Mission, K C Livermore will appear on #ZNBC TV 1 Main News at 7PM to provide updates on IOM's drought response. Don’t miss it! #IOM #DroughtResponse #ZNBC

Magistrates from across Africa gather in Morocco for the first ever Child Protection and Migration event organized by IOM's Africa Regional Migration Program #ARMP funded by Population, Refugees, and Migration Bureau 🇺🇸 Read here to find out more about the discussions at the forum: shorturl.at/gPI4K

IOM #ARMP honoured to have the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Assistant Director, Willie Crump present at the First Forum of African Magistrates in Marrakech 🇲🇦 to discuss issues around #Migration and #ChildProtection Initiatives.

Happening Now: Official launch of The Youth Power Hub Limkokwing Lesotho The dynamic initiative led by the EU in Lesotho 🇪🇺, unicef Lesotho & IOMLesotho will empower young Basotho to actively participate in decision-making processes and drive positive change in their communities.

Over the past two days we have lost the lives of colleagues from UNRWA and ICRC in both #Gaza and #Ukraine. Humanitarian aid workers, civilians, and civilian infrastructure must be protected and international humanitarian laws respected. Civilians are #NotATarget

At the Joint Regional Religious & Traditional Leaders Forum, leaders from 10 countries, CSOs, & youth groups unite to tackle harmful gender norms for better SRHR & HIV outcomes. Opened by Mr. Justin Macdermott (IOM), Dr. Tapiwa Nyasulu (UNFPA), & Ms. Anne Githuku-Shongwe (UNAIDS)

Migration is key to the #GlobalGoals. @IOMChief, @Daniels_Ugochi, and Catalina Devandas will be in New York for the UN General Assembly to discuss how human mobility can help drive sustainable development. #UNGA

💭"Rebuilding my community is rewarding. I've learned to mix cement, use new tools & build stronger roofs." 🏠☔Maria is one of many female artisans working on a #resilient house construction & rehabilitation project in Beira, helping homes stand strong against climate shocks.

IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 Council Chair Amb. Dr. Stasch has successfully completed a productive visit to Zimbabwe. Key engagements included meetings with senior government officials, operational visits to Goromonzi and Beitbridge, and discussions with IOM staff on future interventions

#ClimateChange intensifies risks for communities, particularly those living in vulnerable regions. Excited that we launched the Climate Mobility Innovation Lab at #UNGA! A collaborative space to drive concrete actions, engage partners & put people at the center of solutions.