International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As an intergovernmental body, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to:

• Assist in meeting he operational challenges of migration;
• Advance understanding of migration issues;
• Encourage social and economic development through migration; and
• Work towards effective respect of the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

IOM is an intergovernmental agency of over 100 Members and Observer States with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. IOM carries out its world-wide activities through some 70 field offices.