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IOM’s operation in Viet Nam is concerned with the welfare and quality of life of the Vietnamese people, particularly migrant and mobile populations. The programme focuses on safe migration and mobility including:
• climate change
• counter trafficking
• emergency and post-crisis response migration
• labour migration
• migration assistance to local embassies and consulates
• public health and social services
• social and behaviour change (information, education and communication)
IOM's Mission in Viet Nam is based in Ha Noi with a sub-office in Ho Chi Minh City, and has over 80 experienced staff dedicated to assisting the government and the people of Viet Nam in the field of migration. IOM first began operations in Viet Nam in 1987 and works under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since then, IOM has had close working relationships with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Transport, and the Viet Nam Women’s Union, and has carried out project activities in provinces throughout the country.
A number of IOM’s partner agencies on the United Nation (UN) Country Team in Viet Nam work on different aspects relating to migration. Working together on these issues results in synergies and a greater development impact for the people of Viet Nam. In this way, IOM plays an integral role in the One UN Initiative in Viet Nam, an initiative that owes its success to the strong leadership role taken by the Government of Viet Nam, a committed United Nations Country Team, and a supportive donor community. The goals of the One UN Initiative in Viet Nam include an enhanced relevance and coherence of the UN in Viet Nam, increased development and aid effectiveness, and ensuring efficiencies and cost savings.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in over 100 countries. With 127 member states, of which Viet Nam is one, IOM is dedicated to supporting both governments and migrants in promoting humanitarian and orderly migration. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement. IOM works towards practical solutions for migration problems, providing humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, and with partners to promote international cooperation on migration issues.
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