IOM Estonia

28/11/2025

Earlier this week, our Head of Office Kari visited the University of Tartu to speak with students of the Master’s Programme in International Law and Human Rights at the Faculty of Law ⚖️

Kari introduced the work of IOM as an international organization - from our history and mandate to the legal principles that guide our daily operations. The discussion touched on a range of international legal issues we encounter in practice, as well as the skills and knowledge that are valuable for those aspiring to work in international organizations 🌍

Meeting with students is always inspiring - their questions, reflections and curiosity remind us how important the next generation of international law professionals will be.

25/11/2025

19/11/2025

📢 We are looking for a Head of Finance and Administration to oversee our resources management functions!

📍 Duty station: Tallinn
💬 Required language: English
⏰ Application deadline: 10 Dec

IOM follows the common UN salary scale (based on duty station).

More information and applying: https://estonia.iom.int/careers

18/11/2025

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

One of the areas where IOM can offer valuable expertise is capacity building 🧩

Last week, we held a training for Police and Border Guard Board migration officials on fundamental rights, the principle of non-refoulement, and protection-related topics such as vulnerability screenings.

The lively discussions during the sessions showed that these are not just theoretical concepts – they are part of difficult daily decisions and practice for many officials. Discussing them and offering practical insights and examples helps to navigate such situations with care and respect for human rights 🌐

04/11/2025

03/11/2025

Replace the weight of fear with the weight of books.

That's how we change the story of migrant children.

30/10/2025

[UKR] Ви громадянин(ка) України, який(а) перебуває в Естонії, і маєте проблеми з роботодавцем, трудовим договором або умовами праці? Вам не виплачують повну заробітну плату або не надають належних пільг? 💼

Міжнародна організація з міграції (МОМ) спільно з Естонським центром прав людини пропонують безоплатні юридичні консультації щотижня у Талліннському міграційному центрі (Endla 8, +372 5566 1599). Звертайтеся до нас! 📞

[ENG] Are you a Ukrainian in Estonia and have issues with your employer, work contract or work conditions? Are you not receiving your full salary or the benefits you’re entitled to? 💼

IOM together with Eesti Inimõiguste Keskus / Estonian Human Rights Centre is offering free legal counselling every week at Tallinna Rändekeskus /Tallinn Migration Centre (Endla 8, +372 5566 1599). Contact us! 📞

29/10/2025

From Kyiv to Khartoum, Kabul to Kinshasa, civilians are caught up in conflict.

International Humanitarian Law exists to protect people and ensure access to aid. In moments of need, IOM provides this aid.

24/10/2025

✈️ Since 2010, IOM in Estonia has helped over 750 migrants who wish to return to their countries of origin but do not have the resources to do so themselves.

This year alone we have assisted close to 40 people with tickets, temporary accommodation and reintegration support, among them some very vulnerable cases of suspected human trafficking. While before most people wishing to return were migrant workers from Central Asia, we have now seen increasing diversification with returns to Colombia, India, Nigeria, Turkey and many other countries 🌍

If you are a citizen of a non-Schengen country and wish or need to return to your country of origin, then feel free to contact us at Tallinn Migration Centre (Endla 8, +372 5852 2233).

15/10/2025

🚨 New Report Alert 🚨
We are excited to share the latest findings from our survey on how refugees from Ukraine are accessing healthcare in Estonia.

Key insights:
🔹 95% have health insurance, but long waiting times are still a big problem
🔹 41% of families have someone with a chronic illness, and mental health needs are high
🔹 Dental care and seeing specialists are the top needs
🔹 Many still travel back to Ukraine for medical help

The report calls for practical solutions: reducing waiting times, improving information and digital access, and ensuring affordable care for all. These steps are crucial for supporting the health and integration of refugees in Estonia.

📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/3KRuswn