IOM Ethiopia, government working very closely to address migration-related challenges: Senior Program Officer

Addis Ababa, April 6, 2025 (FMC)— The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ethiopia and the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs as well as other stakeholders are working very closely to address migration related challenges, IOM Senior Program Officer for Protection, Memory Mwale, revealed.

The senior program officer recently told local newswire service ENA that what IOM does as an international partner is to support the priorities of the government in migration management; and this is one of the key priorities for the government.

According to her, Ethiopia is committed to managing migration in a safe and orderly manner by enacting the national partnership coalition which brings together all stakeholders to try and have a holistic and comprehensive approach to migration.

Coalition for migration and the migration management architectures that have been put in place by the Government of Ethiopia, show the government’s commitment to addressing the irregular migration, Mwale added.

The senior program officer noted that it is very essential for all partners and stakeholders to work together as the cooperation between IOM Ethiopia and the government is very strong.

Recall the launching of a five-year National Communication Strategy and Joint Strategic Plan recently between the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Government of Ethiopia to promote safe migration and deliver effective migration governance.

The joint strategic plan developed by the IOM and Ministry of Women and Social Affairs is being implemented very closely together with all the other pertinent stakeholders to address challenges, it was learned.

Mwale also said the IOM providing assistance for returnees is among the areas of cooperation.

Moreover, it works in preventing irregular migration through the community conversations, which is under the National Communication Strategy.

IOM also offers alternatives for host communities and migrants to choose to travel in a regular manner.