Amy Pope
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Director General of @UNmigration (IOM). We work to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration.
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined September 2013
In times of conflict, access to basic services such as shelter, healthcare, water and food is essential to saving lives. IOM works with partners to deliver aid to vulnerable communities during times of crisis helping them rebuild and return home when it is safe to do so.
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I am proud to lead @UNMigration's extraordinary team to create a more equal and dignified world for all. As Director General, I look forward to continuing our work with Member States and partners to harness the benefits of migration, while serving the most vulnerable.
Today is a historic day for IOM as we welcome our first woman Director General, Amy E. Pope. Under her leadership and vision, we look forward to continuing to create a safe and more inclusive world for migrants and displaced people. #LeaveNoOneBehind #WomenLead
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UNRWA is irreplaceable. It’s not just an aid agency. It provides education, healthcare, social services and protection for Palestinian refugees. @UNRWA promotes human development, dignity and rights until a just and durable solution is found. We must support & protect it.
If implemented, the laws adopted today by the Knesset of Israel would likely prevent @UNRWA from continuing its essential work in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, with devastating consequences for Palestine refugees. I call on Israel to act consistently with its obligations.
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It is with a heavy heart that I learned today of the passing of my respected predecessor, William Lacy Swing, in Kuala Lumpur. On behalf of IOM, I offer my sincere condolences to his family, particularly his wife Yuen, his son Brian and his daughter Gabrielle.
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The conflict in Northern Ethiopia has taken a heavy toll on civilians, especially women and children. Peace efforts need to be pursued urgently to avoid further deaths and displacement. We join @antonioguterres call on all parties to allow unimpeded delivery of needed relief.
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Honored to attend the inauguration of @Claudiashein as Mexico’s first woman President. I wish her success in her Administration and, at IOM, we look forward to working together. Ph. credits: Mexican Presidential Office
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I am proud to join the @UNmigration family today, and I believe that there has never been a more exciting or challenging time to work in the field of migration.
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IOM’s on-going humanitarian response to the crisis in Northern Ethiopia is guided by the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality & independence. Our priority is to work with UN agencies & partners to assist conflict affected populations& people on the move.
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Great to meet with @antonioguterres. Thank you for your support of @UNmigration. Looking forward to working with you and the whole UN family to save lives and help realize the benefits of migration. #DGPopeMeets
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Today, IOM joined the UN family to mark a moment of silence to honor and mourn colleagues who lost their lives on duty in Gaza. We stand tall with colleagues who continue to put their lives on the line everyday to provide humanitarian assistance. Humanitarians are #NotATarget
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Thrilled today to announce the selection of key IOM leaders: Deputy Directors General Ugochi Daniels and Sung Ah Lee. These top-notch executives give IOM a wealth of experience and expertise that will drive us forward as we seek to make migration work for all.
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At a time where #ClimateChange, conflict and inequality are prevalent - migration shouldn't be seen as a problem, but an opportunity for growth, diversity and stronger societies. Our collective strength lies in our unity. Together we'll create a better world for all.
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Brazil's 'Operation Welcome' for Venezuelans is an excellent example of solidarity in the region. I expressed to the Minister of Human Rights, H.E Mr. Sílvio Almeida, our commitment to keep working together on this issue and strengthen the focus on indigenous people.
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Great to reconnect with President of Guatemala @BArevalodeLeon at the opening of the #SummitOfTheFuture. We discussed opportunities to better enhance and diversify the availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration.
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I strongly condemn the killing of three IOM aid workers in South Sudan on Sunday. We all grieve alongside our staff, the families and friends of the victims and we reiterate that humanitarians and civilians should never be subjected to such heinous acts of violence.
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I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in today's Ethiopian Airlines accident, including a young IOM staff member:
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On International #MigrantsDay, we reaffirm that treating all migrants with dignity is the fundamental requirement we face before anything else we attempt on migration, because our future depends on it.
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On behalf of the IOM family, I am pleased to welcome today @UNmigration’s new Deputy Directors General, Ugochi Daniels and Amy Pope. I wish them every success in their assignments.
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Proud to establish today the new #MigrationMPTF, a joint UN endeavour to assist Member States to implement the Global Compact for Migration: Thanks to @GuyRyder, @mbachelet, @ASteiner, Liu Zhenmin, @unicefchief, @IOMchief, @RefugeesChief, @YuryFedotov.
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Resettlement is often an important pathway for vulnerable people. This new resettlement center in Cox’s Bazar will make a difference for Rohingya refugees, and it is a sign of how IOM stands with them. Thank you to all who worked to make it happen.
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Congratulations from all of us at IOM to President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris. We look forward to working with your administration on managing migration for the benefit of all.
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Excited to welcome four-time Olympic gold medalist @Mo_Farah to IOM as our first Goodwill Ambassador!. His journey is a living testament to never giving up hope and striving for the best. Together, we advocate for sport as a transformative tool for migrants and communities.
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I fully support the UN Secretary General’s decision invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter to urge the UN Security Council to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in #Gaza and appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.
I've just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter - for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General. Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.
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Today we have lost one of the greatest leaders of our times, a Nobel laureate, and a dear friend - a champion of justice and peace who, even at the moment of his death, was engaged in the search for solutions to conflicts in many parts of the world. May Kofi Annan rest in peace.
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As I leave Paris today, I am thankful to France, Germany, the EU and the international community who stood up to mobilize USD 2.1 billion in support of Sudan and its neighbours. This crucial funding will be life-saving. But we still need peace.
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It is with a heavy heart I confirm the death of a valued IOM Sudan staff member today after his vehicle was caught in a crossfire south of El Obeid. IOM mourns this tragedy, reiterates the call for an end to the violence and demands civilians be protected.
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I am inspired by the stories of the people of Afghanistan. Their stories are ones of strength and resilience. On #MigrantsDay and every day, we must not forget the migrants and the people of #Afghanistan.
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Thanked @Bayramov_Jeyhun, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for the extraordinary efforts in organizing and hosting #COP29. We agreed on the importance of getting financing for adaptation to vulnerable communities whose homes & jobs are threatened by a changing climate.
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A great honor today to meet HPM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, whose leadership helped create the Global Compact for Migration. She has a keen understanding of how safe, regular and orderly migration benefits communities, regions, and the world.
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The suffering going on in #Gaza cannot continue. Millions of lives are at risk. People desperately need food, water, medicine, and fuel. IOM joins the call for immediate and sustained humanitarian access. We are ready to support once access is open. Lives depend on it.
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.@IOMChief António Vitorino, leaves office ‘humbled’ by the suffering and resilience of millions of vulnerable migrants, and the generosity, humanity and solidarity of @UNmigration staff and the communities with whom we work daily. Watch Full Statement 👉
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I am inspired by the beauty of the cultural heritage of the Rohingya people. Today, I visited the Rohingya Cultural Memory Center, a place that preserves the stories of the Rohingya refugees.
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Bangladesh has a rich migration landscape. And IOM is here, working with the government and our partners, on all aspects of it. Thanks to all who help make it happen.
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My thoughts are with the people of Afghanistan. We appeal to donor countries not to abandon Afghanistan, and to all actors involved to ensure access for those fleeing the conflict and facilitate humanitarian assistance to the displaced.
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An intense yet highly productive #UNGA week has come to an end!. Grateful for all we've achieved, especially the promising #PactoftheFuture. Let's work to keep migration high on the agenda to leverage its immense potential.
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Congratulations to Antonio Vitorino on his election as IOM’s tenth Director General. Superbly qualified, Mr. Vitorino will take the Agency to new heights.
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The world must not shut its eyes to the devastating humanitarian crisis in #Sudan. We need to shine a spotlight on this unspeakable suffering: record levels of displacement, acute hunger & horrific abuses. Urgent int'l support is needed to save lives. Basic humanity demands it.
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I am humbled by the warm welcome from the @UNmigration family. Your service gives me great hope and inspiration for what we can achieve together to champion the cause of migrants and harness their potential. #LeaveNoOneBehind.
Welcome @IOMchief! 🎉. We celebrate this momentous day as @AmyEPope assumes office as the first woman Director General in the Organization's 72 year history. Together with Member States, partners, and stakeholders, we will continue to ensure migration benefits all. #WomenLead
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This little girl’s hug—pure, simple, and full of joy—touched my heart deeply. I met her today at a transit center in #Ethiopia, where families - including hers - are preparing to start new lives in Canada. Moments like these remind us that love knows no borders.
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.@UNODC is an important partner in fighting transnational criminal networks who profit off the desperation and suffering of the most vulnerable. Delighted to sign an agreement with @ghadafathiwaly to expand our partnership to protect displaced people and those on move.
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It’s Day 100 & we haven’t stopped moving!. Since Day 1, we engaged migrants, Member States & staff to help vulnerable communities, drive solutions to climate change & displacement issues, and facilitate more regular pathways. Together, we can realize the promise of migration.
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Wrapped up a successful first day of #COP28 with great #ClimateAction news. Parties agreed to bring to life the Loss and Damage fund for communities impacted by #ClimateChange. This is the first time that a climate fund includes human mobility as part of its scope of funding.
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Great to meet with @eiskandarov to discuss IOM contributions to #COP29 Presidency. It's vital to support those displaced by #ClimateChange, and we reaffirm our commitment to the work of COP29.
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IOM welcomes Italy's decision to regularize thousands of migrant workers. This decision will improve conditions for vulnerable people who have lived in an irregular situation for too long. We look forward to seeing an impact on disrupting trafficking and smuggling.
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Honoured to meet @Pontifex, who has always advocated powerfully for the need to respect rights of migrants and protect those in need. Saving lives and creating legal pathways are IOM priorities too, and we thank the Holy Father for his tireless commitment to people on the move.
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I am deeply concerned by the impact of a terrible fire today in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees are affected. IOM teams and partners are working together to respond to the crisis and ensure the safety and well-being of all.
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Great meeting w/ Md. Touhid Hossain, Adviser to the #Bangladesh Interim Government, to discuss crucial steps for protecting Bangladeshi migrant workers & supporting labor mobility. We also touched on the recent floods & the critical need to build climate resilience. #UNGA
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This week, I visited Afghanistan and saw firsthand the critical assistance being delivered to people in need. But our teams need help to provide life-saving support to communities that require it most.
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I have decided to appoint a Special Envoy for migration and climate action, and I am pleased to welcome Ambassador @CarolineCDumas in this capacity. I look forward to addressing these important issues with her.
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#MigrantsDay is a day to celebrate the resilience and contributions that migrants bring to our world. At IOM, we are committed to ensuring their rights, safety, and well-being. Let's #ActToday and build inclusive societies where every migrant's journey is respected and valued.
On International #MigrantsDay, we recognize and celebrate the many opportunities of migration. If managed well, mobility can be a cornerstone of sustainable development, prosperity, and progress. Each person can make a difference. We must #ActToday. #IMD2023
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Thousands of people are still sleeping in harsh conditions at the Belarus-Poland border. IOM and UNHCR teams delivered humanitarian assistance today, but the situation remains dire and needs to be resolved immediately to avoid further endangering people’s lives.
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We are shocked by the killing of three MSF humanitarian workers in Tigray, who were serving some of the most vulnerable people. Our condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues. IOM condemns in the strongest terms the targeting of aid workers in conflicts.
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I am truly honored to have met today with HE President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine. We had a very good discussion on the need to maintain humanitarian operations & lifesaving support to people uprooted & affected by the war, and ensure we scale up our recovery efforts.
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Happy to have met with Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Minister @aliciabarcena in preparation for tomorrow’s Hemispheric Meeting taking place in Mexico City. We agree on the need for a shared commitment among all regional actors to advance and diversify regular labor pathways.
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Excited to meet the Holy Father to talk about migrants’ rights and how safe and regular migration pathways can protect and give dignity to those on the move. #MigrantsRights #HolySee
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This is not the end of the undertaking but the beginning of a new historic effort to shape the global agenda on migration for decades to come.
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I am honored to be nominated by Portugal 🇵🇹 to extend my term as Director General of IOM. I look forward to building on the internal reforms and achievements of the last four years while further strengthening IOM's support to migrants, our Member States, and stakeholders.
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#HealthForAll will not be truly universal if we do not include migrants, especially those marginalized or in vulnerable situations. We are proud to have signed a new MoU with @WHO. I look forward to working with @DrTedros to #LeaveNoMigrantBehind in global health goals.
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Humans are a mobile species. Evidence is overwhelming that it’s a force for good. Delighted to join this vital conversation at #NobelPrizeDialogue in Sweden, discussing “The Future of Migration” & how we can leverage development & humanitarian aid to make migration work for all.
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We've had an inspiring week with @UNmigration Heads of Office, Directors and Resource officers. We learned from each other, discussing new ideas for how we can best serve vulnerable people during times of crisis and beyond. It's a great team that I'm proud to lead.
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Horrified by the killing of the Italian Ambassador, a member of his team and a staff member from @WFP today in an ambush in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Condolences from all of us in IOM to the families and colleagues of the victims of this senseless crime.
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It has been a year of saving lives, finding solutions to displacement & facilitating safe & regular pathways. Grateful to our Member States, partners & staff whose dedication made it possible to support migrants and vulnerable people. Let us continue creating greater impact.
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I just briefed the UN Security Council on the needs of internally displaced persons, those forced to flee their homes to neighboring countries, and all populations affected by the war in #Ukraine. I reiterate @antonioguterres’ urgent call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
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My heart goes out to the family of former IOM Director General James N. Purcell Jr. Over a long and storied career, he worked tirelessly to advocate for migrants and refugees. I will always be grateful for his kindness, support, and counsel.
Former IOM Director General James N. Purcell Jr., a leader, advocate, and visionary has passed away. We are saddened by his passing and express our condolences to his family.
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Moving 1.1 million people across Gaza is a logistical impossibility. This will have devastating long-lasting economic, social and health consequences on the people who have to move. @UNmigration urges an end to all hostilities to prevent an even greater calamity in Gaza.
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My heart goes out to all those affected by the floods in Afghanistan. The flood has destroyed more than 2,000 homes and the death toll continues to rise. @IOMAfghanistan and partners are working to provide lifesaving aid, including temporary shelter, to people in need.
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Let's spread the word about the tremendous potential of migration to catalyze sustainable development for countries of origin and destination!. Delighted to join a discussion with @AlexWhiteSC and Michael Gaffey at @iiea to reflect on this important topic.
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Coming soon: The World Migration Report 2024, a comprehensive look at global and regional migration data, with evidence-based analysis of complex and emerging migration trends. Essential reading for a time when migration is a major topic around the world. #WMR2024
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I reiterate @antonioguterres’ call for an immediate cessation in hostilities and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. This escalation will only deepen the humanitarian needs and compound the suffering of millions of families.
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I am thrilled to be addressing the IOM Council for the first time as @UNMigration Director General. Gratitude goes to all our Member States who have been supportive of our work for many years. Their advice and counsel has enabled us to protect and serve the vulnerable people.
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Happy to meet with Hon. Foreign Minister Muhammad Hasan Mahmud. Thank you for the commitment of the Govt of 🇧🇩 in promoting safe migration and championing the Global Compact for Migration.
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This year, we have all witnessed the critical role migrants have played on the front lines of our fight against the pandemic. On #MigrantsDay, we must ensure migrants are included in our COVID-19 responses so that they are not left behind.
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Honored to host today's briefing alongside @RefugeesChief, Filippo Grandi, discussing progress on refugee and migration compacts. The foundation laid by the 2016 New York Declaration emphasizes the shared vulnerabilities and rights of refugees and migrants.
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I echo @antonioguterres call for lasting and immediate humanitarian ceasefire in #Gaza. The people of Gaza must have immediate access to safe shelter, medical care, food, hygiene and sanitation facilities and ensure that family members are not separated.
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Allegations about UNRWA staff are horrifying, and anyone in the Oct. 7 heinous attacks on Israel should be held accountable. But we must not prevent an entire organization from helping people in desperate need. The world cannot abandon the people of Gaza.
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Thank you @SecBlinken for your continuous support to @UNMigration. We’ll continue working together to save lives, find solutions to displacement, and facilitate regular migration pathways worldwide.
Met with @IOMchief Amy Pope and thanked her for the International Organization for Migration’s work providing lifesaving aid and solutions for vulnerable people worldwide. @StatePRM has a longstanding partnership with @UNmigration to advance safe, orderly, and humane migration.
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Pleased to present @UNMigration strategic vision to private sector leaders in #Mexico, focused on two key ideas:. 1. That #migration is not a problem to solve but an opportunity to seize. 2. That supporting safe and regular pathways to meet job demand provides immense benefits.
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A pleasure to meet with @AlbertoKlaveren, Chilean Foreign Minister. Chile has led important regional forums on migration. @UNmigration highlights the work of the Government of Chile in harnessing the potential of migration to build a better future for societies
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While many of us have worked from home over the past year, others have borne the brunt of risk across global food supply chains to make sure our markets remained fully stocked. It is imperative that those migrant workers’ rights are upheld.
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Excited to open the second Regional Review of the Global Compact for Migration in Cairo 🇪🇬. Building safe and regular pathways is key to ensuring migration benefits all. This is crucial for achieving both the Global Compact's objectives and the 2030 Agenda.
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Excited to launch the Global #Diaspora Policy Alliance in #CaboVerde, a collaborative platform enabling States, diasporas, the private sector and others to partner for growth, innovation and development. Looking forward to working together for a better, brighter future for all.
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“Migration is not a problem to be solved, it’s a human reality to be managed” my remarks at the opening of the Intl forum on Migration Statistics #IFMStats @OECD_Stat.
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So excited to welcome the award-winning actress, advocate and daughter of migrants, America Ferrera to our @UNMigration family. I look forward to working together to champion the rights and safety of migrants, especially women and girls. #IDMigration24
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It was a privilege to meet with SG @antonioguterres and leaders from UN agencies to explore new ways to address the world’s most pressing challenges. Collective action is essential to driving meaningful change. Through strengthened partnerships, we can make a real difference.
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Arrived in Somalia today for the second leg of my inaugural trip as @iomchief. Delighted to be welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs @abshirhuruse. I look forward to the meetings with government leaders and stakeholders to discuss Somalia's migration priorities.
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Congratulations from all of us at IOM to President @JoeBiden and Vice-President @KamalaHarris. We look forward to working with your administration on strengthening our cooperation in support of migrants and displaced people through an inclusive and rights-based approach.
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As I conclude my two-day visit to Afghanistan, I remain concerned for the future of Afghans. As winter approaches, the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the country may result in increased displacement, vulnerability and suffering.
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It's time to translate the promise of migration into meaningful actions. As the Hemispheric Conference on Regular Pathways on Labor Migration begins, let's take advantage of the opportunities that safe, regular and orderly migration brings for economic growth and development.
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While the current situation in Afghanistan presents difficult new challenges, IOM will strive to continue its programmes and provide assistance to displaced communities while ensuring the safety of its staff across the country.
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I’m heading to Yemen to bear witness to the humanitarian disaster affecting over 20 million Yemenis and many, many trapped migrants
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