An intergovernmental organization established in 1951, IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
As the leadi
ng international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to:
- Assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management.
- Advance understanding of migration issues.
- Encourage social and economic development through migration.
- Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
- 146 Member States and 98 observers
- More than 440 field locations
- More than 7,300 staff working on more than 2,900 projects
- More than US$ 1.4 billion expenditures in 2010
