IOM Norway

29/05/2026

75 years of IOM in 75 seconds.

From our beginnings in post-war Europe to today's global challenges, the IOM story is still being written.

19/05/2026

Earlier this month, IOM’s Norwegian Cultural Orientation Programme brought together a team of experienced cross-cultural facilitators supporting the integration of refugees into 🇳🇴 society in for the End-of-Year Seminar and the Training of Trainers.

Over three days of presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions, participants reflected on the achievements and lessons of 2025, while setting priorities for 2026. Crucially, the event also included Integrerings- og mangfoldsdirektoratet - IMDi, Norwegian municipalities, former Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) participants, and representatives of Helsedirektoratet and Direktoratet for høyere utdanning og kompetanse. Participants exchanged experiences, identified key areas for growth, and further strengthened the delivery of country information seminars to municipalities and pre-departure orientation for quota refugees.

Thank you to all facilitators, partners, and participants for your engagement, expertise, and continued commitment to this important project. 👏

17/05/2026

Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! 🇳🇴

We extend our warmest wishes on Norway's Constitution Day. Today, we celebrate the values of unity and inclusion that lie at the heart of Norwegian society.

11/05/2026

07/05/2026

Launched at the first IMRF in 2022, the Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees has become the official pathway for cities and regions to pledge and report on actions that advance the goals of the Global Compact for Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees.

At the 2026 IMRF, cities and regions are bringing forward over 50 new pledges, demonstrating continued local leadership. Notably, 3 out of 50 pledges come from Norway: Agder County, and Arendal and Rana municipalities, highlighting strong Norwegian engagement at the local level.

Three pledges from Norway include:
- Agder County/ Agder fylkeskommune – strengthening inclusion through Welcome Hub Agder
- Arendal Municipality/ Arendal kommune – fostering dialogue and trust through “People Meet People”
- Rana Municipality/ Rana kommune – supporting labour integration of international workers through an e-course

The pledges will be presented at a high-level IMRF side event tomorrow 8 May at the UN Headquarters.

See the full report here: https://bit.ly/4f7hkQO

07/05/2026

👉 As the International Migration Review Forum 2026 continues in New York, here are 10 facts about the forum and what it means for migrants, governments, and communities everywhere.

05/05/2026

Once preparing for herself, Agheleh now helps other refugees prepare for their new life in Norway 🇳🇴 as a Cross-Cultural Facilitator.

As the kicks off, her story is a reminder that inclusion empowers people to give back and build stronger communities.

🔗 Read her full story here: http://bit.ly/48GTN5m

IOM Europe and Central Asia

04/05/2026

is happening everywhere, and no country can manage it alone.

At the International Migration Review Forum 2026, governments, civil society, the UN, and migrants come together to review progress on the Global Compact for Migration - and shape solutions for a safe, orderly, and regular migration. 🌍

04/05/2026

IOM - UN Migration and the 🇳🇴 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Justice and Public Security met last week to strengthen cooperation on humanitarian response, migration governance and protection for displaced people.

Together, we will continue to provide rights-based, evidence-driven responses for people on the move.

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Geneva, 29 April 2026 – As global displacement rises and migration routes grow increasingly dangerous, the Government of Norway and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) met today for high-level strategic discussions to strengthen cooperation and scale up practical responses for peopl...

07/04/2026

Health builds trust, dignity and stronger societies.

On , we reaffirm a simple principle: health care is a fundamental human right.

At IOM - UN Migration, we work with governments and partners to ensure people on the move and host communities can access essential health services.