IOM / International Organization for Migration [to 4 July 2015]

IOM / International Organization for Migration [to 4 July 2015]
http://www.iom.int/press-room/press-releases

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Selected Press Releases
Free Movement and Migration in West Africa Launches Call for Proposals for Non-State Actors
06/30/15
Nigeria -The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and IOM are launching the Non-State Actors (NSA) Fund call for proposals at the ECOWAS Commission Secretariat in Abuja, Nigeria, today (30 June 2015).

First Ever IOM-NGO Consultations Focusing Solely on Humanitarian Issues
06/30/15
Switzerland – IOM, with the support of the Non-Governmental Organization consortium International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), Tuesday will host delegates from more than 40 NGOs and 17 countries to a one-day meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on humanitarian action concerning displaced populations and migrants.

IOM Boosts Border Actions for Vulnerable Migrants in Central America
06/30/15
El Salvador – IOM concluded this month the workshop “Exchange of border experience in Honduras and El Salvador to optimize response capabilities to cater to the needs of vulnerable people,” which served as a platform for the generation of a cross-border action plan and sharing of best practices of inter-institutional work at the local level.

IOM Ghana Distributes Solar Lanterns to Rescued Children
06/30/15
Ghana – IOM in Ghana has distributed 34 solar lanterns to child survivors of trafficking who were rescued from fishing communities along Lake Volta.