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18.05.2026
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Federation of the Green Crescent (IFGC) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geneva to strengthen collaboration in supporting vulnerable and displaced communities through prevention, recovery, mental health, and inclusive community-based approaches.
The signing ceremony will take place on 19 May 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in Geneva, at the Permanent Mission of Türkiye to the United Nations, with the participation of IFGC Secretary General Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu representing IFGC, and Director of the Mobility Pathways and Inclusion Department at IOM, Vincent Houver, representing IOM.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing the complex social and health challenges faced by migrants, displaced populations, and people on the move, including mental health concerns, psychosocial needs, and substance use-related risks.
Under the agreement, the two organizations will strengthen collaboration through the exchange of information, practices, and research, participation in joint training initiatives, and the exploration of coordinated activities at the country level. The partnership also opens opportunities to develop joint programmes addressing addiction-related challenges affecting migrant and vulnerable communities.
This collaboration further highlights IOM’s broader efforts to promote mental health, psychosocial well-being, social inclusion, and resilience among migrants and crisis-affected populations through strategic cooperation with international and regional partners.
For IFGC, the partnership underscores its commitment to advancing prevention and recovery-oriented approaches globally by strengthening collaboration with international stakeholders, expanding outreach to vulnerable populations, and contributing expertise in evidence-based and community-oriented prevention strategies within humanitarian and migration contexts.
IOM founded its Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Intercultural Communication Unit in 1999 and remains committed to providing interconnected psychological and social support to people on the move and conflict-affected populations, embedding MHPSS within humanitarian response, recovery programming, public health initiatives, and migrant protection and assistance services.
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