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WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with 175 member states and a presence in over 100 countries. IOM has presence in Norway since 2002.
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Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development.
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Bekele is an older Ethiopian gentleman who chose to leave Norway after living there for 13 years. He is getting older and the political situation in Ethiopia is improving, so he decided to return home. He was worried about returning because he had been gone from Ethiopia for so long, so when he first came back to Ethiopia, he had mixed feelings. The one thing he was most excited about was meeting his family and friends again. Being with family and friends is what he enjoys most about being back home. Though there are challenges, the overall experience of returning to his country has been good. His plans are to open his own business within five years.
“When I returned to Ethiopia after 13 years, I had mixed feelings because I had been gone so long. Though there are challenges, the overall experience of returning has been good.”