The International Organization for Migration (IOM) released its Global Appeal 2026, seeking USD 4.7 billion to assist 41 million people worldwide during the year, in line with its Strategic Plan 2024-2028. The report notes internal displacement hit a record 83.4 million in 2024, while disaster-driven displacement climbed 29% to 9.8 million. Migrants sent home USD 905 billion in remittances in 2024, and there are about 168 million migrant workers worldwide.