Pär Liljert
@pliljert
Director - I lead the IOM Office to the UN @IOMatUN to ensure that migration is at the top of the UN agenda
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http://www.iom.org 17-08-2018 11:09:24
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Urban displacement demands bold, coordinated action. On behalf of the Global Champions Group on IDPs, voiced strong support for the Special Rapporteur’s Paula Gaviria call: whole-of-government, rights-based, and people-first solutions. Let’s turn momentum into impact.
A pleasure to meet H.E. Ambassador Aglaia Balta (Greece at the United Nations) 🇬🇷. We discussed continued support for the Global Compact for Migration, #IMRF, and urgent issues in the Security Council. Grateful for Greece’s strong partnership in advancing rights-based migration governance.
Powerful photo exhibition spotlighting the human stories behind Disarmament, Demobilization & Reintegration (DDR). Proud to see IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳’s work featured—amplifying resilience, dignity & hope in post-conflict communities.
Delighted to join this important side event organized by وزارة الداخلية - قطر on the margins of the World Summit for Social Development, focusing on social protection in the GCC and to showcase good practices from the region. #molqtr #SocialSummit2025
Honoured to open IOM–UNDP youth-focused side event at the #WorldSocialSummit. Grateful for the powerful insights from IOM Youth Changemaker Walter Kasempa. A powerful reminder: young migrants are not just future leaders—they are leading now. #YouthLeadership #IOM
At the #WorldSocialSummit side event with Jessica Coates, Alya Ahmed Saif Al Thani, Monaco à l'ONU I highlighted the urgent need to protect young migrant athletes from trafficking and exploitation. Sport must be a force for good—not a gateway to abuse. Collective action is key.
Pleasure meeting PR Viet Nam at UN (NY) HE Do Hung Viet for a timely discussion about advancing UN reforms, labour mobility and climate-induced displacement. Discussed in detail the lessons learned and significant progress made in its national implementation plan for the GCM.
In 2025 alone, CERF - The UN's emergency fund’s funding has helped IOM respond to emergencies in 23 countries to reach 1.3M+ people. A stronger CERF means stronger humanitarian action when it’s needed the most. #CERF20
Pleasure meeting the PR of Permanent Mission of Belize to the United Nations, Janine Elizabeth Coye-Felson, to provide an update on IOM’s Resilience Campaign. Thoughtful conversation on the role of the diaspora and labour mobility pathways.