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IOM Bangladesh Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis Response - Situation Update (October - December 2024)

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In 2024 IOM has continued to lead eorts in delivering high-quality, comprehensive lifesaving and humanitarian services to the Rohingya refugees and host community in Cox’s Bazar. Through innovative interventions, IOM fosters skill-building, leadership development, women empowerment and community engagement, enabling the Rohingya refugees to develop their skills and build resilience. Additionally, IOM has continued to extend support to the most vulnerable members of the host community, promoting social cohesion and resilience.

IOM's involvement in the Rohingya response spans a wide range of critical sectors, including camp management and camp coordination, shelter and non-food items, alternative fuel for cooking, protection services, health, mental health and psychosocial support, water, sanitation and hygiene, social cohesion and livelihoods, disaster risk management, needs and population monitoring, and coordination amongst humanitarian partners. These multifaceted eorts ensure a holistic approach to meeting the diverse needs of the refugee and host populations.

IOM has been implementing integrated activities to restore environmental balance in the refugee camps and adjacent host areas. Preparedness and rapid response remain at the core of IOM’s response. As re incidents and natural disasters pose a signi cant threat to the refugees and host people, IOM’s disaster risk reduction interventions focus on building resilience, enhancing early warning systems, and ensuring swift emergency responses to safeguard lives and reduce the impact. IOM stands resolute in its response to adapt and deliver impactful, community-driven responses.