On April 22, 2025, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Panasonic Holdings Corporation signed a Global Framework Agreement aimed at strengthening the rights of migrant workers in supply chains. The agreement focuses on ethical recruitment, capacity building, and measures to combat forced labour, which is especially prevalent in the Asia-Pacific region.

IOM announced significant restructuring amid a 30% funding cut led by the United States, resulting in the suspension of key humanitarian projects and the layoff of over 6,000 employees worldwide. This move, aimed at cost-saving amid reduced resources, impacts vulnerable migrant communities and disrupts long-standing support programs.

On March 18, 2025, the International Organization for Migration announced essential structural adjustments due to a 30% reduction in donor funding. The announcement outlines a 20% staffing reduction at its Geneva headquarters (affecting over 250 employees) and scaling back or ending projects impacting more than 6,000 staff worldwide. These changes, while aimed at ensuring continuity in humanitarian assistance amidst financial constraints, have significant implications for worker rights and the stability of vulnerable communities.

IOM announced essential structural adjustments at its Geneva headquarters and globally, including scaling back projects and reducing staffing by approximately 20% (affecting over 6,000 jobs) in response to a 30% reduction in donor funding. This restructuring raises concerns over the ability of the agency to support vulnerable migrant communities during critical humanitarian crises.

The IOM 2023 Annual Report details extensive humanitarian engagements, policy reforms, and internal improvements that emphasize transparency, ethical management, digital innovation, and overall positive influence on safeguarding human rights and countering authoritarian practices in migration management.

On February 26, 2024, IOM and Panasonic signed a framework agreement aimed at strengthening the rights of migrant workers in supply chains. The agreement focuses on ethical recruitment, responsible employment practices, and mechanisms to combat forced labour, marking a significant step towards protecting marginalized workers in the region.

In its 2023 Annual Report, IOM Director General Amy Pope, who assumed her role on October 1, 2023, outlined a new strategic plan for 2024-2028. The report emphasizes a renewed commitment to ensuring the organization remains fit for purpose, with a focus on delivering effective migration services and support to the most vulnerable populations.

The IOM Annual Report 2023 details a series of strategic initiatives under Director General Amy Pope, including the implementation of comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence Frameworks and a new Strategic Plan for 2024-2028. These measures are designed to ensure that IOM remains committed to ethical practices and the protection of vulnerable migrant populations.