IOM in Jordan

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations (UN). As the leading UN agency in the field of migration, IOM works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. It is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

In 1990, IOM established its presence and conducted its first operation in Jordan, evacuating 165,000 Third Country Nationals who fled the first Iraqi crisis. In 1994, the IOM established its office in Amman, after which Jordan joined IOM as a member state in 1999. Today, after three decades of official presence in the country, the organization continues to provide direct assistance and work together with partners to support the Government of Jordan to fulfil their commitments towards migrants¹, refugees, and host communities in accordance with national priorities, as well as regional and global commitments and processes. IOM remains committed to supporting migrants and refugees, while likewise capitalizing on the benefits of migration at the individual and collective levels, in support of sustainable development. 

With over 650 staff and a diverse portfolio of work, IOM covers both country-specific programming and oversees large-scale regional resettlement and health operations from Jordan.