IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.
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In what year was the IOM established?
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1951
IOM was established in 1951 as the Provisional Intergovernmental Committee for the Movement of Migrants from Europe (PICMME) to resettle people displaced by World War II.
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Where is the permanent global headquarters of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) located?
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Geneva, Switzerland
IOM's headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland.
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IOM is an associated agency of the United Nations (UN). When did it officially join the UN system as a related organization?
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2016
IOM joined the UN system as a related organization in September 2016, formalizing a long-standing partnership.
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What is the core focus of IOM's mandate?
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Promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
IOM provides services and advice concerning migration, including migration management, data, and policy.
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The highest authority of IOM is the:
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The Council
The Council is composed of representatives of all Member States and is the supreme governing body, meeting annually.
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IOM is the coordinating agency for which major inter-governmental agreement on international migration in all its dimensions?
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The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)
IOM is the coordinating entity for the UN system to implement the GCM, which was adopted in 2018.
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IOM facilitates the **Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR)** and **Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR)** programs. What is the fundamental principle of these programs?
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Return must be voluntary and with dignity, and include assistance to reintegrate in the country of origin.
AVRR programs provide tailored assistance for migrants who wish to return to their countries of origin but lack the means to do so.
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IOM's work on **Migration and Development** primarily focuses on maximizing the developmental impact of:
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Remittances, diaspora engagement, and circular migration.
IOM helps countries leverage the benefits of migration, such as the flow of skills and money back to the country of origin.
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Which of the following describes IOM’s role concerning refugees?
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IOM assists with the transport, resettlement, and integration of refugees identified by UNHCR or States.
UNHCR holds the mandate for refugee protection and status determination, while IOM focuses on the logistical and integration aspects.
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IOM plays a crucial role in managing assistance for **Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)**. What defines an IDP?
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A person forced to leave their home but remains within their own country's borders.
IOM is the lead agency for the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) cluster for IDP sites.
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IOM's counter-trafficking efforts focus on all of the following EXCEPT:
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Prosecution of traffickers (IOM is not a judicial body).
IOM's role is in the '3 Ps' of Prevention, Protection, and Partnership, while Prosecution is the responsibility of national legal systems and specialized UN bodies.
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The IOM facilitates the exchange of specialized labor migration. This is generally known as:
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Regulated Labour Mobility.
IOM works with governments to develop policies and schemes that match migrant workers' skills with labor market needs in destination countries.
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IOM’s role in humanitarian crises and emergencies is primarily focused on:
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Displacement tracking, site management, shelter, and non-food items (NFIs).
IOM is typically the cluster lead or co-lead for CCCM (Camp Coordination and Camp Management) and Shelter/NFIs.
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What is the primary function of IOM's **Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM)**?
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Systematically tracking and monitoring displacement and population mobility in crisis contexts.
DTM provides critical, timely data on the numbers, locations, and needs of displaced populations to inform humanitarian response.
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IOM's **Migration Health** division focuses on addressing all of the following EXCEPT:
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Mandating global health policy for all countries.
IOM's role is advisory and operational, not regulatory, concerning global health policy.
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The **Migrant Resource Centres (MRCs)**, supported by IOM, primarily provide migrants with:
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Reliable information on safe and legal migration channels, job opportunities, and pre-departure orientation.
MRCs aim to counter misinformation from smugglers and facilitate orderly migration.
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IOM's assistance to governments on **Border Management** focuses on:
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Developing integrated, secure, and humane border management systems that facilitate travel while ensuring security.
The focus is on smart, efficient, and rights-respecting border governance.
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What is the key principle guiding IOM's involvement in the return and reintegration process?
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Sustainability and dignity.
Sustainable reintegration ensures the returned migrant can re-establish social and economic ties without facing stigma or immediate need to re-migrate.
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The IOM’s role in the UN's **Humanitarian Country Team (HCT)** is to ensure that migration and displacement are:
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Integrated into the strategic planning, needs assessment, and resource mobilization of the humanitarian response.
As the lead migration agency, IOM ensures that the dynamics of human mobility are central to crisis response.
