UN migration agency forced to restructure in the middle of a significant budget reduction

Funding cuts have serious consequences for vulnerable migrant communities, worsen the humanitarian crisis and undermining the essential support systems for displaced populations, UN agencies said in a statement Tuesday.

Adjustments include “scaling back or finishing projects that affect over 6,000 staff members around the world“And the implementation of structural settlement in the headquarters, reducing staff by approximately 20 percent – or more than 250 staff.

Necessary measures

“These measures are necessary to ensure that Iom can continue to deliver life humanitarian assistance to migrants and vulnerable communities around the world“” The statement continued.

“Our goal is to drive solutions for displaced populations and government support in migration management in favor of society and migrants.”

IOM operates within the model of funding on projects, which determined its Member States, which enables flexibility and responsiveness to global humanitarian needs.

However, when financing for certain projects, the influences may be far-reaching, especially for vulnerable communities with limited support options.

The priority of the organization remains served by a vulnerable population despite the limited financing environment, the statement emphasized.

First accessibility

In order to achieve this, IOM moves positions on lower cost regional offices and earth mission, which simplify staff and identifies opportunities for better coordination with other humanitarians.

These decisions were submitted to the Member States and were built on the historical reform efforts of the budget reforms adopted by the IOM Council in 2022. years, IOM wrote.

“These changes will save costs and allow us to expand greater support on a global scale, providing essence to humanitarian aid in crises around the world,” statement said.

The necessary adaptations will also allow IOM to develop new means, maintain essential supervision and accountability and simplified operations.

Through this process, IOM has prioritized risk mitigation and operations ensuring that the decrease is applied strategically and consulted with affected teams, while the front help remains protected.

Staff commitment Deeply valuable

“We recognize the influence, that decisions will have on colleagues intended for years in the IOM mission,” said the statement.

“We deeply appreciate the commitment and service of our staff, past and present, which have been tirelessly working to support migrants and displaced communities around the world. ”

At the time of the conflict, disasters caused by climate and economic instability, the record levels of displacement, migration is central for global security, stability and sustainable development.

IOM called on the international community to not be managed by establishing migration management. The Agency announced that it remains committed to its primary mission and ensuring that migration and displacement remain central for the global policy discussion.