As the global numbers of forced displacement proceed to rise to unprecedented levels, IOM continues to carry out humanitarian operations to address the most urgent needs of affected populations. To further support IOM's crisis response operations, the Organization has updated its Emergency Manual - formerly referred to as the Emergency Operations Manual and which was last published in 2002 - to reflect the continuously evolving nature of emergency operations across the world.

To ensure that the information provided in the Emergency Manual can be regularly updated and effectively shared with field staff, IOM has created this electronic platform that enables IOM to update content and share updated guidance with all stakeholders in real time.

It is important to note that the IOM Emergency Manual is designed primarily to provide guidance to IOM staff operating in humanitarian contexts. Ranging from operational knowledge based on the various thematic areas to guidance on staff security, the Emergency Manual not only provides essential information on working in an emergency response but gathers best practices, lessons learned and resources from past and present operations for practical use.

Some entries, describing internal management and administrative processes in emergency contexts are available only to IOM staff. To access this content, IOM staff will have to sign in using their IOM email address. However, most of the Emergency Manual's content is publicly available, making the manual accessible as a tool for humanitarian partners and other interested parties.