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IOM reached 17.8 million people worldwide amid record displacement in 2025
By International Organization for Migration at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
.8 million people across 170 countries and territories in 2025, according to its Annual Report released today on the margins of the 38th Session of the Standing Committee on Programmes and Finance (SCPF), highlighting its response during a year marked by record displacement and growing humanitarian
Key takeaway “2025 was a year of immense challenges, but also of extraordinary resolve,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope.
Why this matters
The International Organization for Migration's ability to reach 17.8 million people worldwide in 2025 is a testament to its adaptability and commitment to delivering aid in the face of record displacement and growing humanitarian needs. With 82.2 million people internally displaced worldwide and over 7,900 migrants losing their lives along migration routes, the need for coordinated international action is pressing. IOM's strategic objectives, including saving lives and protecting people on the move, are crucial in addressing these challenges. The organization's Displacement Tracking Matrix, which operated in 76 countries and assessed 166.3 million people, provides critical data that informs humanitarian response plans. As IOM continues to play a key role in responding to displacement crises, its partnership with other organizations, such as the IFRC, will be essential in strengthening coordinated responses and providing safer living conditions for those affected.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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