The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading international organization working with migrants and governments to provide humane responses to migration challenges.

IOM is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and the society.

Since its establishment in May 2002, IOM Mission in Oslo has worked with its partners, both governmental and non-governmental, in implementing programmes to fulfill its mandate.

Operations Coordinator

IOM is an intergovernmental organization with 146 member states and offices in over 100 countries through out the world. IOM assists governments in migration management issues.

In Norway IOM is engaged in the projects; Voluntary Assisted Return Programme (VARP) for Unsuccessful Asylum Seekers and other migrants in irregular situation, Reintegration Support for Returnees, Cultural Orientation for UN Quota Refugees, Transport Assistance for Family Reunification and other migration related projects.

The Operations Unit is responsible for transport, bookings and logistics of persons departing and arriving to Norway, including the financial support programme.

IOM Oslo has release new publications that can provide more information about the activities and projects that are being implemented. Check out the following:

• IOM Oslo Newsletter # 7 - february 2012

• VARP Statistics report 2011

• VARP - Frequently Asked Questions.

• New Beginnings, a post-arrival training project