Palau now an official IOM member

By Rhealyn C. Pojas

Palau has joined other countries in Micronesia in signing up as an official member of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

IOM, which was established in 1951, is an inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and it “works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.”

Vice President and Justice Minister Raynold Oilouch, in an interview with the media, said that although Palau had only signed up for IOM membership just recently, the IOM had already been in Palau for years as they have their office here and they had, in fact, already provided several assistances to Palau.

According to Oilouch, the IOM was able to help Palau during the 2016 drought, among others.

Oilouch had previously went on a trip to Geneva to represent Palau in the IOM sessions and for its 2^nd Special Council slated last June 29 at the Conference Room 1 of the Centre International de Conferences.