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As a result of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation in February 2022, more than two million housing units were damaged or destroyed. This economic strain, combined with widespread protracted displacement both inside and outside the country has left millions in need of support to access and afford housing.
 

Utilising data from the IOM General Population Survey (GPS), the report aims to support evidence-based programming, policy-making, advocacy, and further research. The report examines the housing situation across Ukraine, focusing on living conditions, the cost of rent and utilities bills as a proportion of household income, as well as shelter-related mobility factors. Key research questions guiding this analysis include understanding where and for whom cash-for-rent (C4R) programming is most needed. The report also outlines the causes and locations of heightened reliance on shelter-related coping strategies, particularly whether inability to access affordable housing is driving mobility dynamics and influencing intentions. Future thematic reports will explore how these shelter-related coping strategies may exacerbate vulnerability and displacement dynamics in winter months.

The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) is a system to track and monitor displacement and population mobility. DTM Sudan collects primary data, with a focus on providing the best estimates to support the wider humanitarian community and inform humanitarian programming. DTM captures data and reports on the locations, movements, and needs of displaced populations on a regular and systematic basis.

This document outlines DTM Sudan's core methodological components, reports, and operational definitions. 

Following the release of the first edition of PROGRESS 2023 report, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) carried out focus group discussions to understand the nuances of the effects of displacement from the perspectives of individuals who were displaced, had returned or were part of communities which hosted IDPs. The focus group discussions served as a forum to share viewpoints that are not often captured by traditional data collection exercises, including affected communities' perceptions of cultural and gendered effects of displacement in their communities. The discussions were conducted in local languages and translated by IOM DTM staff.

This report presents a deeper country-specific dive into the findings of the qualitative analysis of six focus group discussions conducted between 1 and 15 August 2023 in Kaga-Bandoro, with 69 representatives of IDPs, host community, and returnees. Half of the respondents were female. Some 72 per cent of respondents were between the age of 18 and 59, and the remaining 28 per cent was equally distributed between those under the age of 17 and those older than 60 years.

This report provides an overview of the findings from the Transhumance Tracking Tool (TTT) feedback survey, focusing on the impact of TTT activities in Kaduna and Katsina states, particularly in conflict mitigation and peacebuilding among farmers and herders communities. It highlights the key areas where the TTT has been most effective and identifies opportunities for further improvement. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is implementing the TTT activity through the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), in line with its global methodology and framework under mobility tracking. The TTT component comprises the Early Warning and Early Response (EWER) system and Transhumance Flow Monitoring (TFM).
The survey was conducted between 05 - 15 April 2024, through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and direct interviews at the Local Government Area (LGA) and state levels, investigating the relevance and impact of TTT activities in communities where TTT is active. The key findings indicate a high level of awareness, with 100 per cent of respondents acknowledging TTT activities and their contribution to conflict mitigation and peacebuilding. Improved peace in the community was cited by 42 per cent of respondents, while 24 per cent noted that TTT activity supported conflict prevention, mitigation, and resolution.

Following the release of the first edition of PROGRESS 2023 report, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) carried out focus group discussions to understand the nuances of the effects of displacement from the perspectives of individuals who were displaced, had returned or were part of communities which hosted IDPs. The focus group discussions served as a forum to share viewpoints that are not often captured by traditional data collection exercises, including affected communities' perceptions of cultural and gendered effects of displacement in their communities. The discussions were conducted in local languages and translated by IOM DTM staff.

This report presents a deeper country-specific dive into the findings of the qualitative analysis of 25 focus group discussions conducted between 1 and 15 August 2023 mostly in Ma’rib City and Harib with 281 representatives of IDPs, host community, and returnees. Just under one third (32%) of the respondents were female. Seventy-three per cent of respondents were between the age of 18 and 59, 20 per cent were under the age of 17, and 7 per cent were older than 60 years.

Following the release of the first edition of PROGRESS 2023 report, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) carried out focus group discussions to understand the nuances of the effects of displacement from the perspectives of individuals who were displaced, had returned or were part of communities which hosted IDPs. The focus group discussions served as a forum to share viewpoints that are not often captured by traditional data collection exercises, including affected communities' perceptions of cultural and gendered effects of displacement in their communities. The discussions were conducted in local languages and translated by IOM DTM staff.

The 2014 - 2017 conflict against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) displaced nearly 6 million Iraqis, with the Government of Iraq formally announcing the end of the conflict in December 2017. As of April 2024, 4,871,916 individuals returned from displacement to their areas of origin. However, 1,098,913 people still remain internally displaced more than six years after the end of the conflict. This report presents a deeper country-specific dive into the findings of the qualitative analysis of six focus group discussions conducted between 1 and 15 August 2023 in Kirkuk and Hawija districts (Kirkuk Governorate) and Makhmur district (Erbil Governorate) with 43 representatives of IDPs, host community and returnees from displacement linked to the 2014 - 2017 conflict. Just under half (47%) of the respondents were female. Nearly three quarters (72%) of respondents were between the age of 18 and 59, a further quarter (23%) were older than 60 years and 5 per cent were under the age of 17.

Following the release of the first edition of PROGRESS 2023 report, the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) carried out focus group discussions to understand the nuances of the effects of displacement from the perspectives of individuals who were displaced, had returned or were part of communities which hosted IDPs. The focus group discussions served as a forum to share viewpoints that are not often captured by traditional data collection exercises, including affected communities' perceptions of cultural and gendered effects of displacement in their communities. The discussions were conducted in local languages and translated by IOM DTM staff.

The findings in this report were gathered from the qualitative analysis of two focus group discussions conducted between 1 and 15 August 2023 in Bogotá with 19 representatives of the IDP population to provide their perspectives on the effects of displacement and progress towards durable solutions. Over half (68%) of the respondents were female and all respondents were between the age of 18 and 59. More than a third (36%) were Afro-Colombian and 16 per cent belonged to Indigenous groups. Over half (58%) of respondents served as local community leaders.

The assessment of community coping mechanisms conducted during the El Niño period of 2023 sought to evaluate the strategies employed by communities impacted by flooding along River Juba and Shabelle. The study specifically aimed to evaluate the coping strategies utilized by communities in the flood-prone districts of Baardheere, Balcad, Beledweyne, Bulo Burto, Doolow, and Jowhar districts during previous flood events and the El Niño of 2023. The analysis examined how these communities leveraged various economic, physical, structural, social, and institutional factors to cope with and adapt to the impacts of recurrent natural disasters like floods as part of a broader effort to enhance the understanding of disaster mitigation measures within Somalia’s Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) framework. The findings underscored the urgent need for targeted interventions to bolster disaster resilience and strengthen community coping strategies amidst the challenges posed by the recurring flood cycles in Somalia.

The primary objective of this assessment was to evaluate the existence and effectiveness of early warning systems for enhanced disaster risk monitoring and reduction across 6 flood-prone districts in Somalia; Balcad, Baardheere, Beledweyne, Bulo Burto, Doolow and Jowhar. The assessment examined the status of the early warning systems, focusing on key components such as risk knowledge, monitoring and early warning, dissemination and communication, and response capabilities during the El Niño 2023 floods. By providing valuable insights into the current state of early warning capabilities within the evaluated districts, the assessment highlighted the critical gaps and areas requiring strengthening. This is crucial to ensure that communities are better prepared and able to respond effectively to the escalating climate-driven hazards, such as floods which have been exacerbated by the ongoing climate crisis in Somalia.

This document is a compilation of data collected by IOM from FRONTEX as well as the Italian, Spanish, Greek, and Maltese interior ministries on migratory movements from Africa to Europe between 2017 and 2023. IOM works closely with a wide range of actors, including government and non-government partners, to collect and compile this data every quarter. This document presents the situation of migrant arrivals in Europe based on data between 2017 and 2023 from the point of view of movements from West and Central Africa (WCA).