Catalina Devandas (@catadevandas) 's Twitter Profile
Catalina Devandas

@catadevandas

Representative of the Director General & Senior Director for Partnerships, Advocacy & Communications at @UNmigration

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calendar_today05-03-2013 11:43:53

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Magnus Brunner (@magnusbrunner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you, @IOMChief, for sharing valuable insights on the latest developments in Syria, the situation in Ukraine, and for the engaging discussion on returns. The IOM is a key partner for the European Commission now and in the future to ensure we manage migration effectively on

Thank you, @IOMChief, for sharing valuable insights on the latest developments in Syria, the situation in Ukraine, and for the engaging discussion on returns.

The IOM is a key partner for the European Commission now and in the future to ensure we manage migration effectively on
Amy Pope (@iomchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to reconnect with EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner in Brussels today. The EU-IOM partnership is key to effective migration governance and strengthening a routes-based approach. IOM is ready to support a comprehensive strategic approach to the movements of people.

Great to reconnect with EU Commissioner <a href="/magnusbrunner/">Magnus Brunner</a> in Brussels today. The EU-IOM partnership is key to effective migration governance and strengthening a routes-based approach. 

IOM is ready to support a comprehensive strategic approach to the movements of people.
Amy Pope (@iomchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to meet with EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica today. We discussed developments in the Mediterranean region and the importance of working with partner countries along the routes to address irregular migration and find solutions for people on the move.

Delighted to meet with EU Commissioner <a href="/dubravkasuica/">Dubravka Šuica</a> today. 

We discussed developments in the Mediterranean region and the importance of working with partner countries along the routes to address irregular migration and find solutions for people on the move.
Amy Pope (@iomchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thankful for the timely exchange with EU High Rep. Kaja Kallas on our strategic cooperation and priorities. The EU’s continued partnership with IOM will be key to promoting stability in priority countries and regions together with humanitarian response and transition.

Thankful for the timely exchange with EU High Rep. <a href="/kajakallas/">Kaja Kallas</a> on our strategic cooperation and priorities.

The EU’s continued partnership with IOM will be key to promoting stability in priority countries and regions together with humanitarian response and transition.
Catalina Devandas (@catadevandas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In #Thailand, where tomorrow we kick off the regional review of the Global Compact for Migration! Great to meet Thai Dept. of International Organizations.’s Pinsuda Jayanama & praise #Thailand for being a Champion Country. Looking forward to continuing our work together on enhancing migrant protection!

In #Thailand, where tomorrow we kick off the regional review of the Global Compact for Migration!

Great to meet <a href="/InterorgMFAThai/">Thai Dept. of International Organizations.</a>’s Pinsuda Jayanama &amp; praise #Thailand for being a Champion Country. Looking forward to continuing our work together on enhancing migrant protection!
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Felt warmly welcomed by IOM Asia-Pacific and IOM Thailand teams—always great to reconnect in person! Migration drives economic growth in the region, and I’m grateful for our dedicated staff and partners working to ensure it remains safe, orderly, and beneficial for all.

Felt warmly welcomed by <a href="/IOMAsiaPacific/">IOM Asia-Pacific</a> and <a href="/IOMThailand/">IOM Thailand</a> teams—always great to reconnect in person!

Migration drives economic growth in the region, and I’m grateful for our dedicated staff and partners working to ensure it remains safe, orderly, and beneficial for all.
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Honored to exchange views with กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand's Permanent Sec. Eksiri Pintaruchi & Armida Alisjahbana ahead of reviewing progress on the Global Compact in the region. Looking forward to discussions with Member States on advancing our shared commitment to safe migration for all.

Honored to exchange views with <a href="/MFAThai/">กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand</a>'s Permanent Sec. Eksiri Pintaruchi &amp; <a href="/UN_Armida/">Armida Alisjahbana</a> ahead of reviewing progress on the Global Compact in the region.

Looking forward to discussions with Member States on advancing our shared commitment to safe migration for all.
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The regional review of the Global Compact is underway! Our efforts have saved lives, strengthened data-driven policies and increased cooperation. Well-governed migration drives sustainable development & our presence here is a clear testimony of our commitment to the #GCM goals.

The regional review of the Global Compact is underway!

Our efforts have saved lives, strengthened data-driven policies and increased cooperation. Well-governed migration drives sustainable development &amp; our presence here is a clear testimony of our commitment to the #GCM goals.
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#Thailand is truly at the forefront of championing initiatives & solutions that help migrants and host communities thrive. These remarkable efforts deserve to be scaled up, replicated & expanded across the region. Kudos to the Government and partners for making this possible!

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Insightful talk w/ #Fiji’s Minister of Immigration, Viliame Naupoto, on strengthening cooperation to drive sustainable development & resilience across the Pacific. IOM is committed to supporting these efforts, making migration a win-win opportunity for both States & communities.

Insightful talk w/ #Fiji’s Minister of Immigration, Viliame Naupoto, on strengthening cooperation to drive sustainable development &amp; resilience across the Pacific.

IOM is committed to supporting these efforts, making migration a win-win opportunity for both States &amp; communities.
Catalina Devandas (@catadevandas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great exchange w/ United Nations in Thailand สหประชาชาติในประเทศไทย Resident Coordinator, Michaela Friberg-Storey & United Nations Network on Migration members in #Thailand. Migration is complex—no single agency can tackle it alone. Strong coordination is key to responding effectively & unlocking migration’s full potential for development.

Great exchange w/ <a href="/UNThailand/">United Nations in Thailand สหประชาชาติในประเทศไทย</a> Resident Coordinator, <a href="/Friberg_Storey/">Michaela Friberg-Storey</a> &amp; <a href="/UNMigNetwork/">United Nations Network on Migration</a> members in #Thailand. 

Migration is complex—no single agency can tackle it alone. Strong coordination is key to responding effectively &amp; unlocking migration’s full potential for development.
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#India is a key IOM partner and the current Chair of the Colombo Process, working to uphold migrant workers' rights and enhance their inclusion in the region. Great exchange with Randhir Jaiswal Add. Secretary Anurag Bhushan to reaffirm IOM’s support for these efforts.

#India is a key IOM partner and the current Chair of the Colombo Process, working to uphold migrant workers' rights and enhance their inclusion in the region. 

Great exchange with <a href="/MEAIndia/">Randhir Jaiswal</a> Add. Secretary Anurag Bhushan to reaffirm IOM’s support for these efforts.
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Productive discussion with Embassy representatives in #Thailand! IOM's priorities in the region remain clear - fostering partnerships and collaboration to support regular migration pathways, while safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrants.

Productive discussion with Embassy representatives in #Thailand! 

IOM's priorities in the region remain clear - fostering partnerships and collaboration to support regular migration pathways, while safeguarding the rights and well-being of migrants.
IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 (@unmigration) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For decades, IOM has helped migrants return home safely and with dignity. We are proud to support people with the resources and information they need to make informed decisions that are right for them.

Amy Pope (@iomchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Migration is human. And when well managed, it’s a force for good. 122 million people displaced by conflict, poverty, and climate breakdown. How we manage it, how we protect people, stabilize communities, and offer real solutions for a world on the move, is up to us!

Lizzie Porterلِيزي بورتر (@lcmporter) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“I met people who had effectively nowhere else to turn,” Amy Pope told me of visiting #Gaza. Since a ceasefire ended, “our ability to get anything in to support shelter has been nonexistent, & so we know the suffering has only increased enormously.” thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025…

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Empowering diaspora means empowering communities. With Belgium’s support, @UNMigration is investing in inclusive leadership, financial access, and long-term development. Thank you for believing in people. @iombelux Heidy Rombouts Enabel Fedasil Belgium UN Geneva

Empowering diaspora means empowering communities.

With Belgium’s support, @UNMigration is investing in inclusive leadership, financial access, and long-term development. Thank you for believing in people.
 
@iombelux <a href="/BelgiumDGD/">Heidy Rombouts</a> <a href="/Enabel_Belgium/">Enabel</a> <a href="/FedasilBelgium/">Fedasil</a> <a href="/BelgiumUNGeneva/">Belgium UN Geneva</a>
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In Rome, I met with Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of AICS Cooperazione_it, to discuss our cooperation on migration & development and ways to further engage diaspora communities as key actors of transnational development.

In Rome, I met with Marco Riccardo Rusconi, Director of <a href="/aics_it/">AICS Cooperazione_it</a>, to discuss our cooperation on migration &amp; development and ways to further engage diaspora communities as key actors of transnational development.
Catalina Devandas (@catadevandas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this #EidAlAdha, I’m thinking of the many who mark this day in places of uncertainty—displacement sites, temporary shelters, or in exile. Your courage and resilience continue to inspire us all. May peace and safety reach you soon. #EidMubarak

On this #EidAlAdha, I’m thinking of the many who mark this day in places of uncertainty—displacement sites, temporary shelters, or in exile.

Your courage and resilience continue to inspire us all.

May peace and safety reach you soon. #EidMubarak
IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 (@unmigration) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to our IOM's Goodwill Ambassador, Sir Mo Farah, on receiving an honorary degree from Oxford University! 🎓 What a proud moment to share and inspire, truly well deserved!