Nigeria, Netherlands, IOM Inaugurate Programme To Assist Illegal Migration Victims - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
Publisher (A.M)
September 7, 2021
The project, sponsored by the government of The Netherlands and
tagged “Cooperation on Migration and Partnership to Achieve
Sustainable Solutions COMPASS”, is a global initiative designed to
protect migrants and victims of trafficking.
The initiative also aims to tackle human trafficking, human smuggling,
and support dignified return as well as promote sustainable reintegration.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, IOM’s Programme Manager Saskia
Kok, explained that the scheme takes advantage of a social approach to
assisting individuals.
She said the project would be implemented simultaneously in 12
countries and would work across all levels, including households,
communities, and the wider community.
Countries, where the programme will be implemented, include Nigeria,
Afghanistan, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Mali,
Morocco, Niger, and Tunisia.