The IOM (International Organization of Migration) promote humane and order policy in movement of person across borders and also protect migrants in different issues such as migrant health, assisted returns and against counter trafficking; however there is important mention the policies establish by the organization to ensure, facilitate and improve the conditions of migrant’s women coming from Africa.


In an effort to identify and support African women who wish to engage in the development of their countries of origin, IOM is creating a Database for African Women in the diaspora, which will serve as a special component to the general database; this will help them to:


• Connect to your home country
• Match your skills with local needs
• Receive job offers and information about self-employment opportunities in your area of expertise
• Learn about financial investment in key sectors
• Network with colleagues in the Diaspora

Here is the information taken from the IOM web page, in which explains how they can register and which benefits, in the helping plan their will engage.

Who should register?


You are a female member of the African diaspora, and you would like to contribute to the development of your country of origin in key sectors such as:

• Agriculture
• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Commerce
• Education
• Health
• Law
• Public Administration and Services
• Science and Technology


How can I register?

Complete and submit the registration form.


What benefits can the Database offer me?


When you register in the Database, your information will be facilitated by IOM and shared accordingly with potential stakeholders, such as governments, civil society and the private sector. Consequently, you may be contacted about various project assignments, job vacancies and entrepreneurial and investment opportunities available in the labor market of your country of origin. In the larger picture, the Database helps to connect diaspora members with their country of origin and with the network of colleagues in the diaspora