International Organization for Migration Mission in Ukraine

European Policy Dialogue Forum (EPDF) Unites Seven Religions, Young People and Policymakers in Rotterdam to Foster Social Inclusion

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023
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Organized by the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID, the EPDF recognizes the pressing challenges faced by young people, including conflicts, climate crises, as well as economic instability.

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  • Organized by the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID, the EPDF recognizes the pressing challenges faced by young people, including conflicts, climate crises, as well as economic instability.
  • This year's EPDF aims to emphasize the critical role of cities and their planning in actively engaging community members to provide balanced solutions.
  • It will highlight the contributions of young refugees and migrants to strengthen the relationship between different communities.
  • The Forum is a collaboration with European Council of Religious Leaders/Religions for Peace Europe (ECRL/RfP) and the KAICIID-supported Network for Dialogue as well as Multicoloured Religions Rotterdam as a local partner.

Pilot program launches to streamline work permit processing for Canadian employers recruiting in the Philippines

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星期四, 十月 19, 2023
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The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.

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  • The pilot will streamline work permit processing for eligible Canadian employers and allow employers to schedule group appointments for medical examinations and biometrics for potential employees, so that skilled workers in the Philippines can come to Canada.
  • The pilot is open to Canadian employers recruiting from the Philippines and hiring approximately 50 or more workers, or for critical occupations in sectors such as health care, construction and agri-food.
  • To participate in the program, employers must demonstrate their commitment to fair and ethical recruitment guidelines, as published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
  • Additionally, IRCC is providing $200,000 to the IOM to support the adoption of fair and ethical recruitment standards in the Philippines.

Statement from Minister Miller on Canada's commitment to support migrants in the Americas

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星期二, 十月 10, 2023
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We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.

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  • We are providing a path to economic opportunities to help address forced displacement, as an alternative to irregular migration.
  • "We are welcoming an additional 4,000 temporary foreign workers from the region this year, many of whom have already arrived in Canada.
  • "In addition to our commitment to welcome 15,000 migrants, we continue to be actively engaged in the Americas on migration and protection issues.
  • The Americas are seeing unprecedented numbers of migrants seeking safe haven and new opportunities, in often dangerous situations such as crossing the Darien Gap.

YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Help All Displaced by War in Ukraine

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星期五, 九月 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 30, YOSHIKI made a donation of 10 million yen to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), which was announced during his appearance on the popular Japanese television program "24 Hour Television". This is the third time YOSHIKI has donated to the organization, bringing the total amount to 30 million yen.

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  • This is the third time YOSHIKI has donated to the organization, bringing the total amount to 30 million yen.
  • Rock star YOSHIKI has donated 30 million yen to support emergency relief in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
  • YOSHIKI made the donation through his 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Yoshiki Foundation America to support emergency relief operations in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
  • YOSHIKI is internationally recognized for his long-term philanthropic activities and has donated over 2 million dollars to charity through Yoshiki Foundation America.

Press release - Search and rescue: MEPs demand more EU action to save lives at sea

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星期四, 七月 13, 2023
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Member states should also make full use of vessels operated by NGOs.

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  • Member states should also make full use of vessels operated by NGOs.
  • A comprehensive EU SAR mission implemented by authorities in member states and Frontex should be established, say MEPs.
  • Parliament strongly condemns criminal smuggling and trafficking, whilst reiterating that safe and legal pathways, notably through resettlement, are the best way to avoid casualties at sea.
  • MEPs also propose that more information about the dangers of this route should be disseminated to people in third counties.

FAST, ACAMS Take Aim at Human Traffickers with 'Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking' Certificate

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星期五, 五月 12, 2023
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The newly revised Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking certificate outlines strategies to identify, investigate, and report financial activity linked to traffickers, including through the analysis of new case studies.

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  • The newly revised Fighting Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking certificate outlines strategies to identify, investigate, and report financial activity linked to traffickers, including through the analysis of new case studies.
  • This rise can be partly attributed to increasing poverty levels and inequality due to the COVID-19 pandemic and extreme weather events leading to displacement.
  • Modern slavery and human trafficking are also lucrative for perpetrators: human exploitation has become the most pervasive criminal economy in the world.
  • “The financial sector cannot be expected to end modern slavery and human trafficking alone.

P-RECs powering a second renewable electrification of a hospital in South Sudan

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星期二, 四月 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Early in 2022, the first-ever Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) transaction in South Sudan was announced, executed by U.S.-based 3Degrees and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from Energy Peace Partners (EPP). In the agreement, 3Degrees obtained the P-RECs generated from a 700kWp solar plant in IOM's Humanitarian Hub in Malakal. Block, a global technology company with a focus on financial services, purchased the P-RECs from 3Degrees.

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  • The largest P-REC transaction in South Sudan funded the solar electrification of Malakal Teaching Hospital, which was completed in December 2022, and a second P-REC agreement will fund Bor State Hospital's solar electrification.
  • The arrangement enabled IOM to fund the solar electrification of the Malakal Teaching Hospital, the main healthcare facility serving the city of Malakal and the surrounding region.
  • P-RECs are international renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) with a supplementary quality label certifying unique socio-economic co-benefits associated with new renewable energy generation.
  • To read more about the largest P-REC transaction in South Sudan that funded Malakal Teaching Hospital solar electrification project, click here .

P-RECs powering a second renewable electrification of a hospital in South Sudan

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星期二, 四月 25, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Early in 2022, the first-ever Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) transaction in South Sudan was announced, executed by U.S.-based 3Degrees and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with support from Energy Peace Partners (EPP). In the agreement, 3Degrees obtained the P-RECs generated from a 700kWp solar plant in IOM's Humanitarian Hub in Malakal. Block, a global technology company with a focus on financial services, purchased the P-RECs from 3Degrees.

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  • The largest P-REC transaction in South Sudan funded the solar electrification of Malakal Teaching Hospital, which was completed in December 2022, and a second P-REC agreement will fund Bor State Hospital's solar electrification.
  • In the agreement, 3Degrees obtained the P-RECs generated from a 700kWp solar plant in IOM's Humanitarian Hub in Malakal.
  • P-RECs are international renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) with a supplementary quality label certifying unique socio-economic co-benefits associated with new renewable energy generation.
  • P-RECs serve to monetize renewable energy generation from eligible projects in order to unlock private sector capital for high-impact renewable energy projects in fragile, energy-poor countries.

Canada marks significant milestone, welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans

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星期三, 四月 12, 2023
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Canada's humanitarian resettlement program is focused on resettling the most vulnerable Afghans, including woman leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted and religious minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and journalists.

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  • Canada's humanitarian resettlement program is focused on resettling the most vulnerable Afghans, including woman leaders, human rights defenders, persecuted and religious minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and journalists.
  • "I am proud to mark a significant milestone today in Canada's long-standing humanitarian tradition by welcoming over 30,000 vulnerable Afghans to their new home.
  • Canada is also welcoming up to 5,000 extended family members of Afghan interpreters who came to Canada as part of earlier programs.
  • Canada was one of the first countries to launch a special humanitarian resettlement program for vulnerable Afghans.