21/05/2026
Around 50 border and migration officers from Saranda, Gjirokaster, Korce, Shkoder, and Tirana joined training focused on Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration procedures, eligibility criteria, available assistance, and referral mechanisms for migrants.
The training under the EU Enlargement & Eastern Neighbourhood funded project, aimed to strengthen coordination among frontline actors and ensure migrants have timely access to accurate information and available support.
Safe, dignified, and informed return remains a key element of effective migration management, while supporting sustainable reintegration in countries of origin.
08/05/2026
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05/05/2026
đ The International Migration Review Forum has kicked off with countries around the world coming together for one shared goal: safe, orderly and regular migration for the benefit of all.
Safe, orderly and regular migration doesnât happen without trust â trust between States, and between governments and people on the move. When trust is honoured, everyone benefits.
is where we strengthen the cooperation that makes it possible.
27/04/2026
đ Congratulations to the municipalities of Has, Kamez, Saranda, Pogradec, and Diber, recognized for impactful initiatives supporting migrants and engaging with diaspora communities for economic growth, reintegration, and social inclusion.
With the support of the UK Government, the Best Community Impact Initiatives competition provided a platform for all the 61 municipalities to highlight the power of partnership and shared learning in delivering innovative, locally driven solutions on migration and diaspora engagement.
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đ Urime bashkive Has, KamĂ«z, SarandĂ«, Pogradec dhe DibĂ«r, tĂ« vlerĂ«suara pĂ«r iniciativa me ndikim qĂ« mbĂ«shtesin migrantĂ«t dhe angazhojnĂ« diasporĂ«n pĂ«r zhvillim ekonomik, riintegrim dhe pĂ«rfshirje sociale.
Me mbĂ«shtetjen e QeverisĂ« sĂ« MbretĂ«risĂ« sĂ« Bashkuar, konkursi âNismat me ndikim pozitiv nĂ« komunitetâ shĂ«rbeu si njĂ« platformĂ« pĂ«r tĂ« 61 bashkitĂ« e vendit, tĂ« nxjerrin nĂ« pah fuqinĂ« e partneritetit dhe shkĂ«mbimit tĂ« pĂ«rvojave nĂ« ofrimin e zgjidhjeve inovative dhe tĂ« udhĂ«hequra nĂ« nivel vendor pĂ«r migracionin dhe angazhimin e diasporĂ«s.
20/04/2026
We had the pleasure of welcoming senior colleagues from IOM in Geneva, including the Director of Human Resources and Staff Welfare representatives, for a high-level visit to Tirana.
It was valuable opportunity to visit our partner Nisma për Ndryshim Shoqëror, ARSIS, gaining insights into ongoing support provided to vulnerable communities, and held an open discussion with university students, exchanging views on career paths, mobility, and future opportunities.
The visit reaffirmed IOMâs commitment to investing in its people and fostering meaningful partnerships on the ground.
16/04/2026
At the IV Diaspora Summit, the Head of Office of IOM Albania highlighted the need to shift from managing migration to leveraging it as a driver of development, by expanding safe and regular pathways, mobilizing diaspora expertise, and strengthening data-driven policymaking.
IOM reaffirmed its support to national and local institutions to translate strategies into concrete, people-centered results.
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Në Samitin e IV të Diasporës, drejtuesja e zyrës së IOM në Shqipëri theksoi nevojën për të kaluar nga menaxhimi i migracionit drejt shfrytëzimit të tij si një motor zhvillimi, përmes zgjerimit të rrugëve të sigurta dhe të rregullta, angazhimit të ekspertizës së diasporës dhe fuqizimit të politikëbërjes së bazuar në të dhëna.
IOM rikonfirmoi mbështetjen për institucionet në nivel qendror dhe vendor për të përkthyer strategjitë kombëtare në rezultate konkrete, të orientuara tek njerëzit.
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