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IOM APPEALS FOR $127 MILLION TO SUPPORT ROHINGYA REFUGEES AND HOST COMMUNITIES
At the launch of the 2025-26 Joint Response Plan (JRP) for the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis on 24 March 2025, IOM, UNHCR and the Bangladesh Government called on the international community to continue and enhance support for over 1 million refugees and their hosts in Bangladesh, amidst the continuing forced displacement of Rohingya and significant reductions in funding of the humanitarian response.
This first ever multi-year funding appeal for the Rohingya response seeks $934.5 million in its first year to reach some 1.48 million people including Rohingya refugees and host communities. IOM is appealing for $127 million to continue its lifesaving services for the Rohingya refugees and support for host communities.
Now in its eighth year, the spotlight on the Rohingya humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh has faded, though the needs are immense. Long-term responses must consider the needs of both the Rohingya and the host communities, prioritizing resilience, conflict sensitivity, environmental sustainability, and development to address this enduring crisis effectively.
Aligned with IOM’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028, IOM Bangladesh continues to provide lifesaving support to the Rohingya in 2025. IOM’s priorities include ensuring dignity, safety, and protection for the Rohingya, while delivering quality services across sectors based on community feedback. We will also support vulnerable host community members and address the environmental impact of the refugee influx.