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Talks about protection in emergencies, GBV, human trafficking & safe migration. Opinions are personal. Part of @UNMigration mission in Timor-Leste.

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Crises can disrupt lives, but recovery is possible with enough support.

In 2006, IOM helped displaced families return home, rebuild communities, and restore stability. Today, IOM continues its work to increase preparedness, resilience, and coordinated response efforts in 🇹🇱

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Safer borders can promote safe migration.

In 🇹🇱, women are leading efforts to strengthen border security and fight human trafficking through border management systems like MIDAS in partnership with IOM.

See how these efforts are shaping safer migration: https://t.co/wuFYOUHQqA

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Clear and accessible referral pathways are vital to connecting survivors with life-saving services.

Through gender-responsive approaches, IOM has empowered women in disaster preparedness and built partnerships to ensure policies and interventions are inclusive and impactful.

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Over the years, Timor-Leste has made great progress in strengthening its borders and improving migration management.

IOM’s support, through the installation of MIDAS, clear referral pathways, and trained personnel, has helped create safer and more effective border operations.

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Meet Amilcar, who was part of the IOM team supporting displaced communities in Timor-Leste after the 2006 crisis.

IOM facilitated their return and reintegration, implementing programs to rebuild trust, promote stability, and address the needs of the most vulnerable.

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Meet Joao, who has been with IOM Timor-Leste since operations began in 1999.

From supporting the repatriation of nearly 190,000 Timorese refugees to community stabilization, Joao’s journey reflects IOM’s commitment to Timor-Leste over the past 25 years.

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The private sector plays a key role in reducing disaster risks and responding to emergencies.

Watch how the three day IOM-led training empowers businesses to integrate disaster risk strategies, ensuring both business continuity and stronger community partnerships.

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IOM Chief of Mission @JewelAli_IOM met with U.S. Ambassador Donna Ann Welton to discuss the positive outcomes of our current work in communities and ways to strengthen our collaboration, focusing on shared goals for even greater impact in the future.

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IOM, with support from the Embassy of Japan, is delivering a Community-Based Disaster Risk Management training for local businesses in Dili, helping them integrate disaster risk strategies into their operations to improve preparedness and recovery efforts in their communities.

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This National Youth Day, we honor the courage of Timor-Leste’s youth. From the past to the present, young leaders continue to protect and uplift their communities. Together with IOM, youth are learning vital DRR skills to create safer and more-prepared communities for all.

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Disaster preparedness in action!

The Civil Protection Authority, with technical support from IOM, leads a simulation exercise in Atabae to showcase best practices in DRR. This hands-on approach strengthens readiness and community safety from the national to local government.

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To commemorate Disaster Risk Reduction Month, IOM joins the Civil Protection Authority to celebrate 🇹🇱 progress in DRR, highlighting key achievements - from establishing legal frameworks and disaster risk governance to community preparedness- towards a whole of society approach.

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Coming together for a safer, more equal future.

Through KOICA support, IOM together with the Secretary of State for Equality, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNDP gather to share the impactful approaches in preventing and responding to gender-based violence in 🇹🇱

#TogetherForEquality

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Bringing communities together strengthens disaster preparedness.

The recent flood simulation exercise mobilized communities to work hand in hand, preparing them to effectively carry out their emergency action plans.

Read more: https://t.co/z91muqr7dH

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Celebrating #UNDay with youth leading the way! 🌍🌱

UN staff in Timor-Leste joined a youth-led tree planting at the Metinaro Mangrove Protected Area today. By empowering young people—including young migrants— we’re working toward a more sustainable and inclusive future for all.

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Prioritizing dignified and safe evacuations is crucial during emergencies.

With @USAIDSavesLives, IOM handed over a refurbished evacuation center with improved WASH facilities to the Civil Protection Authority, providing a safe and dignified space for communities in Lautem.

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Young people play a vital role in disaster preparedness!

As climate change increases vulnerability, youth are among the hardest hit. IOM continues to empower and support them through disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation.

Watch more: https://t.co/jpBiBFmBPx

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LOOK: Government of Timor-Leste, Civil Protection Authority, and IOM Timor-Leste representatives join #APMCDRR2024 in Manila 🇵🇭 this week to collaborate with regional partners, share best practices, and highlight the importance of early warnings and preparedness in saving lives.

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On #IDDRR24, we highlight the importance of empowering the youth in disaster preparedness efforts.

Watch how IOM-trained at-risk community members in Los Palos villa, Lautem, led a flood simulation to carry out their own emergency action plans and protect their communities 👇🏽

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Empowering communities saves lives.

The successful flood simulation in Lautem, led by the Civil Protection Authority with support from IOM and @USAIDSavesLives, strengthens local disaster preparedness, building more resilient communities in 🇹🇱

Read more: https://t.co/z91muqr7dH