The official page of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Rwanda
11/05/2026
Migration journeys cross many borders and protecting people along the way requires coordinated action.
is a chance to strengthen cooperation that makes migration safer, more orderly and beneficial for all.
11/05/2026
Dignity and protection must remain at the centre of migration governance.
No one should face exploitation, trafficking, detention or dangerous journeys in search of safety or opportunity. Too many migrants continue to face serious risks while seeking safety, stability and a better future.
At , discussions reinforced the need to save lives, strengthen protections and uphold the rights and dignity of all migrants.
Rwanda 🇷🇼 offers an ideal incubator for good practices in migration management, where the Government of Rwanda and the UN Network on Migration 🇺🇳 are already working jointly on long-term, sound migration governance planning and initiatives.
07/05/2026
Since becoming the 44th GCM Champion Country worldwide, Rwanda 🇷🇼 has already begun implementing its pledges and further strengthening coordination on migration management.
During the ongoing in New York, Rwanda is represented by Ambassador Mertin Ngoga.
IOM Rwanda hosted the Technical Validation Meeting for the Migration, Environment & Climate Change Country Profile 🇷🇼.
A key step in advancing commitments & strengthening resilience to climate-driven mobility.
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How can digital tools best help migrants prepare for rebuilding life in a new country?
Refugees resettling to tested the new VINCE app during a Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) training in , organized by IOM Finland in collaboration with IOM Rwanda.
Designed to provide relevant and accessible information from reliable sources, the app is being developed to counter misinformation and offer support for migrants both before departure and after arrival.
Feedback from the PDO participants helps determine whether the app is useful, how well its features work in practice, and if migrants would choose to use it as part of their migration and integration process.
The VINCE project is funded by the EU and is a cooperation between Swedish and Finnish partners, led by the Turku University of Applied Sciences.
Migrationsverket | Turun ammattikorkeakoulu | Länsstyrelsen Östergötland | Region Östergötland | Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad - City of Turku | Sateenkaari Koto
09/03/2026
Sometimes, a journey doesn’t go as planned, but it can still lead to a new beginning.
In her story, Josephine reflects on rebuilding her life in through resilience, determination, and hope.
▶️ Read her story:
New Beginning in Rwanda With reintegration assistance from IOM Rwanda, Josephine took a bold step; to build a beautiful kindergarten in Kigali
24/02/2026
Today, as part of his farewell tour, UN Resident Coordinator Ozonnia Ojielo visited IOM Rwanda staff, where he shared a message of appreciation and highlighted IOM’s strong solidarity within the UN system.
“IOM has been central to the work of the UN system in Rwanda,” he noted, commending the Organization’s leadership and contributions.
In his remarks, IOM Rwanda Chief of Mission Ash Carl praised Mr. Ojielo’s professionalism and leadership throughout his tenure and wished him every success in his new role in Ethiopia.
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