UN migration agency forced to restructure amid significant budget cuts

The UN agency announced severe funding cuts impacting vulnerable migrant communities and staff reductions, affecting over 6,000 employees globally. The measures aim to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian assistance, with a focus on cost-saving strategies, coordination with other humanitarian organizations, and maintaining oversight and accountability. Despite the challenges, IOM remains dedicated to supporting migrants and displaced populations worldwide and urges the international community to prioritize migration governance for global security and sustainable development.

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