IOM - UN Migration Guyana

The International Organization for Migration is the United Nations Migration Agency whose mission in Guyana has implemented several projects in various fields. Guyana became a member state of IOM on the 5th of December 2011. Projects implemented by IOM Guyana include the promotion of the involvement of the Diaspora in Guyana´s development, strengthening of the security mechanisms for the enhancement of migration management in Guyana, migration and health promotion, Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programmes which coordinate returns and reintegration from Canada, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. IOM Guyana also serves as a Regional Coordination Office for the Caribbean, providing logistical and coordination support to country missions.