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Who we are
WHO WE AREThe International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a part of the United Nations System. Since 1998, IOM has been providing information and orientation sessions to refugees aged 13 and above before their departure to Canada.
About
About
IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkThe Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) programme is a global refugee orientation initiative funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and implemented worldwide by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
What we do
What we do
Highlights
Highlights
- Where we Work
- Data and Resources
Canadian Orientation Abroad in Figures up to September 2024
374,846
26,804
26,804
12,918
The Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) programme has been providing pre-departure information and orientation sessions to refugees resettling to Canada since 1998. The sessions are offered in over 100 countries.
As of September 2024, 374,846 refugees, immigrants, and labour migrants were trained by COA. For further information and statistics, please refer to the factsheets below, available in English and French.