IOM Global Appeal 2026 Report:
The IOM has requested USD 4.7 billion to assist 41 million people worldwide in 2026, marking a shift toward sharper prioritization amid a Humanitarian Reset and a constrained global funding landscape.
- The Global Appeal 2026 serves as IOM’s engine for transformation, aligning its operations with the Strategic Plan 2024–2028.
- It provides a roadmap for delivering life-saving assistance, driving long-term solutions to displacement, and facilitating safe, regular migration pathways while supporting the world’s most vulnerable populations.
Key Findings and Trends in the Report:
- Record Internal Displacement: At the end of 2024, internal displacement reached an all-time high of 83.4 million people.
- Climate Change Acceleration: Disaster-related displacement rose to 9.8 million in 2024, a 29% increase from the previous year.
- Deadliest Year on Record: With at least 9,197 recorded deaths in 2024, it was the deadliest year for migrants since 2014.
- Economic Impact of Remittances: Migrants sent USD 905 billion in international remittances in 2024, providing a vital lifeline for many countries.
- Narrowing Regular Pathways: Less than 20% of assessed countries have established programs facilitating regular labor migration.
- Workforce Indispensability: There are 168 million migrant workers worldwide, filling critical gaps in sectors like healthcare and innovation.
- Funding Gaps: Out of the USD 4.7 billion required, only USD 1.3 billion has been secured, leaving a USD 3.4 billion gap.
