International Organization for Migration

14 – 18 December: The Global Migration Film Festival for the first time in Athens

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UN Migration Chief Appeals for Solidarity and Support to Ease Migration Pressures in Greece

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IOM statement about Vrasna incident

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Decongestion of Greek Islands Continues as 700 Refugees and Migrants Move to Mainland

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IOM in Turkey and Greece Respond to Surge in Humanitarian Needs as Migrant Numbers Rise

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IOM, UNHCR and UNICEF Urge European States to Boost Education for Refugee and Migrant Children

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Nearly 17,000 Migrants Returned Voluntarily from Greece in Past 3 Years

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Global Migration Film Festival

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IOM Director General António Vitorino and UNHCR Filippo Grandi welcome consensus on need for action on Libya, Mediterranean

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Joint Libya Statement: IOM Director General António Vitorino and UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi - International Approach to Refugees and Migrants in Libya Must Change

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One Child Every Day: Lack of Data Leaves Most Vulnerable Group At Risk - UN Migration Report

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Events for World Refugee Day in Athens

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Operation off Lesvos, Greece - 7 Confirmed Drowned, 57 Rescued on Mediterranean’s Busiest Route

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PEDIA Project Newsletter_July 2018 - March 2019

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Publication: IOM IN THE FIELD, Improving the Living Conditions of Migrants and Refugees in Mainland Greece (2016-2018).

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International Migrants Day 2018: Message from IOM's DG António Vitorino

Message from IOM's DG António Vitorino

IOM Provides Urgent Accommodation for Over 2,500 Vulnerable Migrants, Refugees Transferred from Greek Islands

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UN Migration Agency Sheltering Over 1,000 Unaccompanied Migrant Children in Greece

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Press & News

14 – 18 December: The Global Migration Film Festival for the first time in Athens

Athens, 3 December 2019

Press Release

UN Migration Chief Appeals for Solidarity and Support to Ease Migration Pressures in Greece

Press Release

Announcement

21 November 2019

Announcement

HELIOS PROJECT

HELIOS project

Through the HELIOS project IOM aims at promoting the integration of beneficiaries of international protection currently residing in temporary accommodation schemes into the Greek society.

Improving the Greek Reception System through Site Management Support and Targeted Interventions in Long-Term Accommodation Sites

IOM is aiming to ensure dignified reception and protection standards for migrants residing in mainland Greece.

Providing Education and Immediate Accommodation to Migrant Children in Greece (PEDIA)

IOM is taking urgent actions to ensure that migrant/refugee children in need are immediately placed in a protective environment and receive tailored services.