Ministry of National Unity and International Organization for Migration sign Memorandum of Cooperation

The Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity of Ukraine Oleksiy Chernyshov.

IOM is a leading intergovernmental organization that has been operating in Ukraine since 1996 and is part of the UN system.

The parties set out in the memorandum important areas for further cooperation. In particular, it is about:

- development of a concept to support the voluntary return and reintegration of Ukrainians through access to reliable information and relevant services;

- long-term solutions for repatriates, displaced persons and host communities, in particular in the areas of housing, employment, education and healthcare;

- development of communication products and information materials for Ukrainians abroad and, in particular, for those considering returning.

“Separately, during our conversation with the delegation of the International Organization for Migration headed by Mr. David Womble, we discussed the possibility of cooperation between the existing IOM Support Centers and the Unity Hubs,” said Oleksiy Chernyshov.

At the end of the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity of Ukraine thanked IOM for its steadfast and consistent support to Ukraine.