IOM inaugurates migration response centre in Somalia
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has officially inaugurated the Migration Response Centre (MRC), in Burao, a self-declared region of Somalia.
IOM Somalia deputy chief of mission, Prestage Murima said in a statement issued in Burao that, the inauguration marks a significant milestone in expanding the provision of essential protection services and support to migrants on the move in the region.
“The establishment of the Burao MRC is a testament to the ongoing commitment of the IOM and its partners to addressing the needs of vulnerable migrants.
“By strengthening protection mechanisms and providing lifesaving services, we aim to ensure that no migrant is left behind.
“The newly established MRC, which joins a growing network of centre in strategic migration corridors, will serve as a critical hub for protection services and voluntary return support for migrants in transit, as well as those stranded along migration routes,” Murima added.
According to the IOM, services provided at the centre will include emergency shelter, medical assistance to vulnerable migrants, assisted voluntary return, mental health and psychosocial support, awareness raising, information sharing, and distribution of non-food items.
IOM Somalia’s Migrant Protection Programme, which oversees the MRC network across Somaliland and broader region, continues to work with government partners and donors to expand access to protection and assistance services for migrants.
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