International Organization for Migration

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a United Nations agency that works to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It provides services and advice to governments and migrants, focusing on migration management, humanitarian assistance for migrants, and research on migration issues. The IOM is newsworthy due to several ongoing crises in early 2026. A record number of migrant deaths have been reported in the Mediterranean Sea, with over 655 deaths in January and February alone. The IOM also reports significant displacement in Afghanistan due to fighting on the Pakistan border, with nearly 66,000 people displaced. Additionally, the IOM highlights the dire conditions faced by displaced people in Sudan and the stigma faced by male refugees across Europe. These events underscore the IOM's crucial role in monitoring and responding to global migration challenges and advocating for migrant rights and safety.