IOM Estonia

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Tartu Ülikooli peremeditsiini ja rahvatervishoiu instituudi uus täienduskursus „Välismaalased Eesti tervishoiusüsteemis“ põhineb Maailma Terviseorganisatsiooni (WHO) pagulaste ja migrantide tervise ja heaolu pädevusstandardil ning on esimene omataoline kogu maailmas.

27/03/2026

💡 Did you know that IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme is not only for people who have overstayed in Estonia? AVRR also supports people who still have the legal right to stay, but who, for personal, family, health, or other practical reasons, decide that returning to their home country is the right choice for them.

In fact, in recent months, many of the people assisted through AVRR in Estonia fall into this second group - individuals who were not yet required to leave, but who chose to do so after carefully considering their options.

AVRR is about providing information, counselling, and support so that decisions are voluntary, informed, and returns take place with dignity ❤️‍🩹

23/03/2026

13/03/2026

When Dejan Keserovic, Deputy Chief of Mission of IOM Ukraine, visited Tallinn last month, he also spoke with Postimees about the situation in Ukraine and IOM work on the ground.

🖊️ In the interview, he highlights the challenges faced by internally displaced people, the realities of return and reintegration, and the scale of humanitarian needs as the war enters its fifth year.

Full article:

ÜRO egiidi all tegutseva rahvusvahelise rändeorganisatsiooni Ukraina osakond peab ka sõja viienda aasta hakul samaaegselt tegelema nii sadade tuhandete sisepõgenike kui ka kodumaale naasnutega, tõdes osakonna asejuht Dejan Keserovic Postimehele antud intervjuus.

12/03/2026

As the war in Ukraine continues, humanitarian needs remain high in 2026. Millions of people are still living with the consequences of continued attacks on critical infrastructure - from damaged homes and services to disrupted healthcare and transport networks.

💡 The newly published IOM 2026 Crisis Response Plan sets out the needs for assisting people affected by the war in Ukraine and across neighbouring countries (including Estonia) - with life‑saving support and protection, and with longer‑term efforts that help people regain stability, self‑reliance and access to services.

2026 at a glance:
👉 Around 3.7 million people remain internally displaced
👉 Nearly 4.41 million people have returned to their places of residence
👉 10.8 million people are estimated to need assistance and protection in 2026

Read more:

Year CRP last updated: March 06 2026 $200,000,000 Funding required 10,800,000 People in need 700,000 People Targeted 500 Entities targeted Download CRP Download Summary Context analysis Coordination Capacity Engaging with Government IOM Ukraine supports internally displaced people in rebuilding thei...

05/03/2026

🔹 What does it really mean to lead a country office of an international organization?

At TalTech - Tallinna Tehnikaülikool Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance, our Head of Office Kari was invited to speak to students about leadership from a personal perspective.

He introduced IOM mandate, priorities and activities, and talked about his experience as the Head of a mission. Students came well prepared, asking thoughtful questions and showing genuine interest in the inner workings of an international organization. The exchange offered valuable space to reflect on leadership, responsibility and the realities of managing a mission within a global structure 🌍

24/02/2026

Today, Estonia celebrates its Independence Day - a powerful reminder of resilience, sovereignty and the strength of our people. At the same time, this date marks four years since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine - four years of loss, displacement and extraordinary endurance.

Estonia’s solidarity with people affected by the war has been clear and consistent. Together with partners, IOM has supported those displaced, strengthened response capacities and contributed to longer-term recovery efforts.

Today we honor Estonia’s independence, but we also stand in continued solidarity with the people of Ukraine.

19/02/2026

🌍 The work of IOM is not divided by borders. We are one organization, guided by the same priorities and values - wherever we operate. This week, we welcomed Dejan Keserovic, Deputy Chief of IOM Ukraine, to Tallinn for a three-day visit that reflected exactly that spirit of one IOM.

Dejan briefed the Country Office team as well as representatives of partner organizations on the current situation in Ukraine, which is facing the harshest winter since the full-scale invasion began ❄️ He shared updates on IOM humanitarian and recovery work across Ukraine, as well as reflections on possible scenarios for returns and rebuilding in the years ahead. The visit included meetings with ministries, members of parliament, embassies, government agencies and leaders of the Ukrainian community in Estonia.

Many partners emphasized that it was valuable to hear directly from colleagues working on the ground in Ukraine. These exchanges also help shape future directions for cooperation.