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Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. IOM has had a presence in West and Central Africa since 1998.
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IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting 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. Across West and Central Africa, IOM provides a comprehensive response to the humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities.
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Prof. Dr. Haimoud Ramdan
Doctor of State in private judicial law, university professor, director of research at the Alasriya University of Nouakchott, former Minister of Justice, expert at the United Nations Subcommittee for the Prevention of Torture (SPT), member of the national commission on the status of refugees, Haimoud Ramdan was general rapporteur of the National Commission on Human Rights during two successive mandates.
He has a long experience in drafting texts and was a member of the steering committee of Human Rights in Mauritania and of the International Institute of Law of French inspiration and expression.
Author of books and articles on terrorism, slavery, justice in Mauritania, land tenure, children's rights, migrant workers, trafficking in human beings, the rights of foreigners and the protection of refugees, juvenile justice he was the focal point for UNICEF and Terre des Hommes for juvenile justice, UNHCR for refugees, IOM for migrants, OHCHR for human rights, the World Bank for trade justice and the ICRC for international humanitarian law.