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Diaspora Engagement In Rwanda In The Health Sector

On September 26, 2020, the Rwanda Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and the International Organization for Migration, held an online webinar. The webinar’s purpose was to involve Rwandan diaspora interested in supporting the development of Rwanda.

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Key Lessons About Diaspora Engagement During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Cécile Riallant, Head of the Migration and Sustainable Development Unit, presents some of the key lessons that IOM has learnt about diaspora engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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In this interview, Toni Tuslove presents KEA, an organisation aiming to maintain contact with New Zealanders living abroad since 2001. KEA values the knowledge, networks and social capital of the kiwi diaspora who contribute to New Zealand.

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Dr. Salman: Real-Life Hero from Bangladesh

Migrants in Countries in Crisis Initiative (MICICI) e-learning course for foreign service staff

Migrants in Countries in Crisis Initiative (MICICI) Assisting nationals affected by crises abroad: an e-learning course for foreign service staff. For more information visit: https://micicinitiative.iom.int.

The Local Migration Governance Indicators (MGI)

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Connecting the dots: Visualizing the P in the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus

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Enhancing Covid-19 Response Through Diaspora Engagement In Armenia

Innovative methods using big data, web traffic and public databases are being employed to map diaspora and professional networks.

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It's International Nurses' Day, and time to pay tribute to the remarkable humans who have been putting their patients and their work first for years, but particularly in recent weeks. To all the nurses that work in IOM - we salute you, and we say thanks, from the bottom of our hearts!

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Since the arrival of COVID-19, MiTA — IOM’s new Migration Translation App—has been given a rapid upgrade to take account of the added challenges facing migrants in the Western Balkans.

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COVID-19 has provoked blame, fear, hate speech and discrimination of migrants. Responsive communication campaigns are a vital to protect people, ensure their rights and they can access the assistance they need.