The International Organization for Migration – Addressing needs of conflict affected migrants

Presented by: Nino Shushania, International Organization for Migration
Presented at: 6th International Conference on Conflict Resolution Education
Date of Session: June 14, 2013

Session Description: Looking at targeted diverse migrant groups (such as internally displaced persons, returned migrants – Georgian nationals, foreign migrant students, asylum-seekers, trafficked migrants and foreign migrant detainees), this session shares findings from a survey implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with the National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC), which emphasizes the needs to support the overall well-being of conflict- and migration-affected populations. The presentation includes analysis of the Survey findings, outlines respective recommendations, and emphasizes the need for comprehensive interventions.