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Who We Are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has had a presence in Viet Nam since 1987.
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About
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Across Viet Nam, IOM is concerned with the welfare and quality of life of the Vietnamese people, particularly migrant and mobile populations.
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Evacuation of Vietnamese Workers from Lebanon
Timeframe: July and August 2006
Location: Lebanon
In 2006, during the crisis in Lebanon, IOM arranged the safe evacuation and transport of seventy-seven Vietnamese nationals who wished to return home. As part of the process, IOM emergency operations staff on the ground in Lebanon and Syria assisted the Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative with logistical support, facilitating expeditious travel documentation issuance for the group of evacuees.