Mizzima-May 12
IOM’s Chief announced funding commitments for Rohingya refugees during her visit to Bangladesh on 10 May, IOM said in a press statement. The Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Amy Pope has concluded a four-day visit to Bangladesh marking strategic engagements and significant initiatives aimed at addressing the pressing humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees and advancing the global migration discourse. Notably, she also launched IOM’s flagship World Migration Report 2024, the first time away from Geneva. Accompanied by representatives from major donor countries and the private sector, DG Pope witnessed firsthand the pressing humanitarian needs for the Rohingya response and raised awareness for the need to urgently raise more funding for the refugees. During the visit, donors pledged their support to IOM’s emergency and development projects in the country. This will significantly aid in addressing the pressing challenges faced by Rohingya refugees and other vulnerable communities in Bangladesh. In March, IOM appealed for US$119 million to support nearly a million Rohingya refugees in what has been called the world’s largest refugee settlement in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, and the vulnerable community generously hosting them. In a momentous step towards preserving Rohingya cultural heritage, Ms Pope inaugurated the World Tour of the Rohingya Cultural Memory Centre (RCMC). This exhibition will showcase, in several global locations, the rich cultural heritage of the Rohingya community and raise awareness about their plight. Through collaboration with donors and partners, IOM says it remains committed to providing vital support to vulnerable populations and promoting sustainable solutions to migration issues worldwide. Read more at: https://eng.mizzima.com/2024/05/12/9808
