SE-ON-802002-8711-GLOBAL-MIG-2026-2028 Swedish Red Cross Humane, dignified, sustainable migration and return programme. Migrants and returnees often face overlapping and complex vulnerabilities, compounded by evolving migration policies and challenges that transcend national borders. In this context, there is an urgent need to strengthen both national and regional capacities to ensure the protection, dignity, and human rights of all migrants - whether in transit, at their destination, or upon return - regardless of their migration status. Equally important is the necessity to scale up efforts to support sustainable reintegration upon return, guided by a rights- and needs based approach that prioritizes individual dignity and long-term prospects. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Ethiopian Red Cross Society Iraqi Red Crescent Society Lebanese Red Cross Turkish Red Crescent Society Syrian Arab Red Crescent Society 12 December 2025 - Decision on Sida funding Planned end date (three‑year programme) Ethiopian Red Cross Society is one of the leading humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia with a wide network of branches throughout the country. The National Society is an active actor within the field of migration and is also part of the IFRC’s Global Route Based Migration Programme. They work along the migratory routes and engage local authorities and stakeholders to protect and sustainably integrate migrants and returnees. They also actively work to integrate migration issues into their ongoing activities, support durable solutions, and implement its migration strategy with a focus on PGI and CEA. Iraqi Red Crescent Society has worked as an independent, volunteer-based organisation. Iraqi Red Crescent Society has a nation-wide presence and through its branches the National Society work with vulnerable communities throughout the country including areas where there are no other actors present. They are committed in their support to migrants and returnees, and National Society have worked closely with the Swedish Red Cross on voluntary returns from Sweden. They both have specific activities in support of migrants as well as by integrated support through their regular programmes. Lebanese Red Cross has a deep-rooted presence within communities throughout the country through its extensive network of branches and volunteers. The organisation also serves as an auxiliary to the Lebanese government and is a key national partner in humanitarian operations. This presence, structure and role have enabled the Lebanese Red Cross to be at the forefront of humanitarian assistance through multiple crises, from the Syrian displacement to the ongoing conflict in South Lebanon, as well as to work continuously and long-term in its support to vulnerable populations - including refugees, migrants, displaced persons, and host communities - with, among other health and social care, and community-based programs. Turkish Red Cresent Society is the largest humanitarian organisation in Türkiye and has country wide presence. It is a major actor in the support to population movement from Syria and has developed an integrated approach which includes protection, socioeconomic empowerment, health and MHPSS. The National Society is an important partner to the EU from which it is funded in its support to 2.5 million migrants. Turkish Red Cresent Society is also present in the border area where it is expanding its capacities. The National Society is also part of the IFRC’s Global Route-Based Migration Programme. Syrian Arab Red Crescent work with vulnerable communities across the country’s all governorates. The change in Syria’s government in December 2024 has led to increased focus on the potential return for millions of Syrians around the world, and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent is in close dialogue with all Movement partners to manage this new context. The National Society has a central role in supporting and prioritising strategic approaches to meet the needs and achieving sustainable solutions for all vulnerable people, including returnees, internally displaced and host communities. They undertook a multi-sectoral assessment in February 2025 to enhance the understanding of the realities within the country and preconditions for return. The National Society is an important partner for the voluntary, safe, and dignified return to Syria and in ensuring principled and effective support based on the Movement’s fundamental principles and international standards. The overall goal for the programme is to contribute to improved dignity and protection for migrants, along the migratory routes and upon return, as well as improved living conditions for returnees and host communities. 59138324 66708179 60911193 55000000 First transfer from donor (Sida to SRC)