International Organization for Migration Mozambique

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1 International Organization for Migration Mozambique S I T R E P Jan-Jun 2013 IDP family in Nelson Mandela Relocation Site Bilene District, Gaza Province IOM 2013 Migration Health Service Delivery and Capacity Building HIV Prevention in Migration-Affected Communities in Transport Corridors in Southern Mozambique (Funded by SIDA, UNAIDS) The southern provinces of Mozambique have some of the highest recorded levels of HIV and TB in the world. The southern region of Mozambique, which includes the capital city, Maputo, borders both South Africa and Swaziland, and features two high-traffic transport corridors which link Maputo with Johannesburg and Swazi capital Mbabane. Qualitative research undertaken by IOM and UNDP in 2012 (see below) concluded that the corridor and border towns of Namaacha, Goba, Boane, and Ressano Garcia are characterised by high levels of sex work and transactional sex. People are engaging in multiple sexual partnerships with inconsistent condom use, despite having good knowledge of HIV prevention, and high reported uptake of HIV testing. IOM Mozambique partners with UNFPA and UNICEF to implement a set of combination prevention activities targeting migration-affected communities along the southern transport corridors. The project aims to reduce the vulnerability to HIV of women and girls in hotspots along this corridor. Programmes Migration Health 1 Operations, Emergencies and Post-crisis 3 Labour Migration and Human Development 4 Immigration and Border Management 4 Migrant Assistance 4 Project Development 5 Visitor Highlights 5 IOM is working with two local organisations: the Mozambican Association for the Development of the Family (AMODEFA) and the Coalition for Mozambican Youth (COALIZÃO). These organisations are implementing on-the-ground activities to address HIV vulnerabilities related to migration. In March 2013, IOM ran a six-day training for AMODEFA and COALIZÃO senior trainers and other local stakeholders including community radios, using the IOM Gender, Migration and HIV curriculum. In July, AMODEFA begins training a pool of change agents to integrate Gender, Migration and HIV into their community mobilization and communications activities. Following the trainings, and with technical support from IOM, AMODEFA and COALIZÃO will 1

2 Additionally, after joint USAID, IOM and TEBA management meetings, IOM supported TEBA s process of revising and harmonizing the project work-plans for Prevention, Home Based Care (HBC) and Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). IOM and TEBA drafted guidelines for volunteer OVC and HBC visits, adapted the national Ministry of Women and Social Action protocols for OVC visits and developed a guide for community communication session for volunteers. IOM also lead and organized the commemoration of World Tuberculosis (TB) day in partnership with the Provincial Health Department. Community volunteers role-playing a community dialogue on Gender Based Violence IOM 2013 establish District Dialogue Groups bringing together a broad spectrum of community stakeholders (traditional and religious leaders, peer educators, district authorities, school staff, civil society, health care personnel and migration officials). The groups will meet monthly to discuss issues relating to the health of their community, especially HIV and AIDS, and issues around migration, including addressing stigma relating to migrant health. To access the research reports Risks and Vulnerability to HIV: Analysis of Key Determinants along the Nacala Transport Corridor (July 2012) and Determinants of HIV in Key Hotspots on the Southern Corridor: Maputo to Swaziland (April 2012), please go to: Community-Based Responses Targeting Prospective and Ex -mineworkers, their Families and Communities in Selected Mine-Sending Areas in Mozambique Under a PEPFAR/USAID project, IOM partners with TEBA - the main recruitment agency for the mining houses in South Africa to provide technical assistance to implement HIV and TB prevention, homebased care, and orphans and vulnerable children services using IOM s health promotion model. The project is implemented in Gaza Province. During the months of January to June, IOM facilitated community trainings for: (a) 125 community, traditional and religious leaders in Gender Based Violence (GBV) in five districts in partnership with Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA), (b) 30 community volunteers on Nutrition and Positive Prevention and (c) itrained 25 community volunteer 4 field officers and 3 coordinators on nutrition, in partnership with Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA), that was followed by community demonstrations of good cooking practices. Research SADC Ports IOM Mozambique has entered into partnership with the National AIDS Council (NAC) to implement a SADCfunded study of the determinants of HIV in a Port Community in Mozambique. IOM works closely with the National AIDS Council (CNCS) and the Country Technical Steering Committee (CTSC) made up of the Ministry of Health, National Aids Council, the Association of Entrepreneurs against AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis (EcoSIDA). The CTSC finalized and approve the Terms of Reference for the Lead Researcher. The field work begins in Beira Port in August Assessment of the Impact of Extractive Industries on HIV in Tete Province IOM, in partnership with UNICEF, UNFPA, UNAIDS and the National Aids Council, is developing a joint study to assess the HIV-related impact of the growth in extractive industries in Tete Province. IOM is responsible for the quantitative part of the study through which an online tool will be developed to generate data reports and projections regarding the impact of the expansion of the extractive industry. This tool combines data from different sectors, including general demographic and health data, data on the numbers and types of health facilities and health services, to provide an overview of epidemiological and social impacts. The tool is expected to be online by September Gaza Province TB Day Commemoration IOM 2013 IOM MOZAMBIQUE Migration Health activities are supported by generous funding from: USAID/PEPFAR, SIDA, SADC, One UN Fund, UNAIDS, TEBA Development 2

3 Advocacy and Coordination Technical Support to Global Fund R9 Phase 2 Preparation IOM is the convener of the Prevention Working Group in the UN's Joint Team on AIDS. In this role, the CCM requested IOM to lead a process of technical support to the clarification of the prevention component of the Global Fund Round 9 Phase 2 proposal. This involved coordinating different agencies to assist the Prime Recipient and Sub Recipients to clarify their plans in the area of prevention, which were submitted to the Global Fund board in Geneva. As well as coordinating inputs, IOM took the lead in advising on HIV prevention with mobile populations and migrationaffected communities, which is the main focus of the prevention component of the proposal. HIV and Emergencies Items Emergency shelter and non food items distributed in Gaza (Jan-Jun 2013) Families Emergency Coverage Kits 10,000 Shelter Toolkits 3,000 Solar Lamps w/cell charger 4,500 Fleece Blankets 15,000 Kitchen Kits 2,500 In January 2013 massive floods in Gaza Province led to the displacement of around 150,000 people. The regions affected have an extremely high prevalence of HIV (likely 1 in 3 adults is living with HIV), however HIV was not comprehensively addressed in the humanitarian response. To ensure that this does not happen in future humanitarian responses in Mozambique, the UN and key partners have come together to establish a platform to address HIV and GBV in humanitarian emergencies, in which IOM has a key role. Operations, Emergencies and Post-crisis Emergency Operations The flooding in January 2013 in Gaza Province along the Limpopo River, resulted in the displacement of over 150,000 people with the southern provinces seeing the worst effects and further affecting an additional 300,000 people. This resulted in the loss of human lives, livestock, crops, and household assets. With the closure of emergency camps in late February and early March, populations were offered the choice between return and relocation. Large numbers have returned, but almost 5,000 families have relocated as they were living in high-risk zones and have lost their homes and livelihoods entirely. IOM works with the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGC) to provide necessary coordination, distribution, and information management support. Funding from the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund (CERF), the US Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) and Canadian International Development Assistance (CIDA) allowed IOM to provide immediate relief commodities to over 10,000 families since January. Additionally, through funding from the European Community Humanitarian Office (ECHO), IOM Mozambique implements a Displacement Tracking Matrix to DTM assessment of relocation camp IOM 2013 track movements, distribution and needs gaps, and population numbers in return and relocation sites throughout Gaza Province. The DTM is tracking 21 origin sites and 23 relocation sites, assessing gaps in services for a total of 113,698 IDPs. ECHO funding will allow IOM to install lighting in high-impact relocations sites (over 1000 families), two police posts with domestic violence and abuse units (one-stop-shops), 15 water points and 8 community centres with information posts. Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) With funding from OFDA through a regional project based in Namibia, IOM is working with INGC to improve emergency preparedness and risk reduction capacity. In June, IOM successfully concluded two Training of Trainers certification workshops in Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM) with 50 government officials from National, Provincial and District levels. The programme participants committed to training an additional 2000 Mozambican government and NGO counterparts, and immediately put the training to use in planned training of disaster risk management committees and civil protection units. Additionally, high-level government representatives requested that IOM share the database of trained trainers to create a formal emergency roster for CCCM disaster management actors to be called for government service immediately following natural disasters. Visit mozambiqe.iom.int or alind@iom.int to receive the latest DTM reports and CCCM outputs. IOM MOZAMBIQUE Emergency Response activities are supported by generous funding from: UN/CERF, One UN Fund, OFDA/USAID, ECHO/EU, CIDA, KOGAS 3

4 CCCM Training of Trainers for disaster management actors in Xai Xai, Gaza Province IOM June 2013 I enjoyed being in the training and I am happy. I didn t waste time but instead I gained knowledge. I loved it! - Government CCCM TOT Participant UN Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR and CCA) with Gaza Radio In April, IOM signed a contract with Community Media for Development (CMFD) to begin a roll-out of DRR and CCA training for community radio stations. Intense training and mentorship will occur with four Gaza stations, including production and investigative journalism activities. CMFD began production of Programme 0 to use as a tool for training community stations on creation of a 15-minute, high-quality report on post-disaster activities, reconstruction and resilience. Stations will be asked to create bi-monthly reports for six months following the training, with a focus on emergency and recovery sectors in Gaza Province, and interactive programming to involve communities and relocation site members.. Intense training and mentorship will occur with four Gaza stations, including production and investigative journalism activities. Labour Migration and Human Development Institutional Capacity-Building for Diaspora Engagement in Mozambique Under an IOM Development Fund project, IOM Mozambique is providing financial and technical assistance to the Government of Mozambique to build capacity for Diaspora engagement through a partnership with the Institute for the Support of Mozambican Communities in the Exterior (INACE) in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since the beginning of 2013, IOM placed a programme assistant in the Government partner, INACE and began inter-ministerial training in Migration and Development. The team is made up of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Social Action, Ministry of Labour, Department of Immigration in the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public works, and the Customs department. The steering committee members conducted a study tour to Cape Verde in June to learn about their Diaspora Engagement Programme. Additionally, an inter-ministerial roundtable meeting is planned for later this year to develop an agreed wayforward to establish a national consultation on Diaspora engagement. Immigration and Border Management Capacity Building for Border Management (European Commission) This project provides a cross-border approach to combat irregular migration and establish a border management system along Mozambique s Northern border with Tanzania. This project is a regional initiative that includes Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia. IOM and the Migration Directorate finalized the technical upgrades for four border posts in Namoto, Negomano, and the airports in Mocimboa da Praia and Pemba. Additionally, five Senior Immigration Officers were trained on identity management in Dar es Salaam in February of 2013, and two senior staff attended the 4th cross-broder meeting in Lilongue, Malawi. IOM is currently procuring equipment to upgrade the Maputo Airport with the same system after an urgent government request. Capacity Building to Respond to Mixed Migration In the context of increasing mixed migration flows, in particular from the Horn of Africa and South Asia, the Government of Mozambique has recognized the need to manage migration in a protection-sensitive manner. The UN has committed to support the Government of Mozambique to strengthen its response to the challenges of mixed migration and ultimately improve protection of the most vulnerable migrants including asylum seekers. Implemented under the Governance Development Results Group, Outcome 6 of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework, the aims of the project are: to establish an inter-ministerial task force to coordinate the government s response to mixed migration; to undertake a review of existing legislation relating to mixed migration in Mozambique, and make recommendations for reform; to develop Standard Operating Procedures for border officials to manage mixed migration flows, including referral mechanisms to enhance protection of vulnerable migrants. IOM MOZAMBIQUE Labour Migration, Border Management and Migrant Assistance programmes are generously funded by: IOM Development Fund, European Commission, One UN Fund and resettlement partner governments 4

5 Migrant Assistance Resettlement Assistance IOM is presently working with UNHCR and the Embassies of the United States and other countries to assist Embassies of the United States and other countries to assist refugees to meet mandatory requirements for resettlement in those nations. IOM also organizes logistical support and travel arrangements and facilitates medical examinations. Since January 2013, IOM has assisted 222 refugees with medical examinations for resettlement. To date, 94 have been resettled to the USA, 26 to Australia, and 3 to Canada. Counter Trafficking Assistance IOM s Counter trafficking assistance aims to prevent trafficking in persons and protect trafficked persons, while supporting governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders to develop their capacities to combat human trafficking effectively. In coordination with the Regional Office, IOM Maputo assists in the repatriation and resettlement of victims of trafficking. Project Development Voices from the Underground: Improving the protection and advocacy capacities for migrant mine workers and their families in Southern Africa EC Funding (EIDHR): EUR 1.4 million (begins 2014) Improving protection and advocacy capacities for migrant mine workers through combined, cross-border labour and health rights activities including organizational development for the Mine Workers Association and legal services through Lawyers for Human Rights. HIV Combination Prevention on the Southern Transport Corridor with IOM, UNFPA, UNICEF Ministry of Transport and Communications (GOM): USD (in process) Continuation of the UBRAF Southern Transport Corridor combination prevention programme through social responsibility funding from Maputo Development Visitor Visitor Highlights from Jan-Jun 2013 UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Extreme Poverty UN Secretary General Details Visited IOM activities with mine worker widows and IDP sites in Gaza Province IOM played a key role in briefings for the SG on HIV, IDPs and Migration in Mozambique Corridor (MDC) - a private sector consortium. Enhancing Border Management in Mozambique Unfunded: USD Assist in strengthening the Mozambique border control system by modernizing the current technical infrastructure and strengthening the technical and operational capacities of immigration officials. Adaptation & Resilience for the Limpopo River Basin - Economic Development Results Group Outcome 3 With Donor: Total: EUR 1.9 million; IOM: EUR Improve national and local capacities to make better decisions for resource management and climate risk reduction. Implemented by the UN with national partners MICOA, MINAG, MNED, MOPH, MMAS, INGC, INAM, ICS, Districts and Municipalities. Dorien Rhebergen with colleagues IOM 2013 IOM Mozambique mourns the loss of good friend and colleague, Dorien, who worked on various migration health projects including transport corridors, extractives industries and migration health research. IOM Mozambique is generously supported by the following donors: UNITED NATIONS NAÇÕES UNIDAS MOÇAMBIQUE Contact: Stuart Simpson, Rua Joao Carlos Raposo Beirao, ssimpson@iom.int 5