I am delighted to open the photo exhibition “Wearin’it together” at European Parliament in Strasbourg alongside Margaritis Schinas and Jeroen Lenaers

Each picture tells a story of talent and resilience celebrating diversity and the enriching impact of migration on society.

A report from IDMC shows that in 2022, almost 33 million people were displaced by disasters, a figure 41% higher than the decade's average.

These figures underline the pressing need to prioritize addressing human mobility in national adaptation plans and strategies.

The number of Djiboutian women crossing the perilous route towards the Arabian Peninsula has increased dramatically in the last years. Many are escaping gender-based-violence.

It’s our duty to protect them.

Read the inspiring story of Fatimah rb.gy/2hhhhy

In Ethiopia 4.4 mio people are internally displaced this year due to conflict and climate shocks. The overlapping crises press for urgent humanitarian & recovery assistance.
Honored to moderate the OCHA pledging event emphasizing IOM’s commitment to support IDPs in the country.

More than 1350 migrants have lost their lives on the Eastern Route from Africa to the Gulf. 46,000 are stranded.
The Regional Migrant Response Plan for the Horn of Africa to Yemen & Southern Africa offers live-saving humanitarian assistance & addresses irregular migration drivers

Honoured to speak at the 24th Alliance Conference against Trafficking in Persons OSCE Anti-Trafficking in Vienna.
Safe & regular options are how we counter human trafficking. We know what solutions are & can achieve these with data, technology, partnerships & the migrants themselves.

The concept of Philoxenia -being friends with strangers-has a long tradition in Greece.

Productive visit to Greece discussing scaling up innovative programs for integration & regular pathways with Minister Dimitris Kairidis - Δημήτρης Καιρίδης ;Dep. Minister Sofia Voultepsi Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου & Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών

Globally 75% of employers report difficulty finding talents. After Greece's economic recovery, the labour market demands workers in key sectors.

Honored to speak at DEF to highlight how facilitating regular pathways can fill labour gaps and reduce risks for migrants.

Women and children account for over 75% of the Rohingya refugee population, living in densely populated and precarious camps.

IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 provides crucial child protection & support to victims of gender-based-violence, but dwindling funding is posing a significant challenge.

6 months since the war in #Gaza began, we’ve seen loss of life, millions displaced and looming famine.

We need an immediate ceasefire, return of hostages, and access to humanitarian aid to end this suffering. Let's prioritize peace, compassion and respect for international laws.

‼️ Over 360,000 people have been displaced in Haiti as the crisis extends beyond Port-au-Prince.
IOM and partners are delivering much needed assistance to people in need.

Read more here: iom.int/ZJP

The dire humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to be among the most severe globally. According to IDMC over half of the population faces acute food insecurity.

IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 continues to provide lifesaving humanitarian assistance, but better access is needed.

More than 7m people are displaced in DR Congo. Women and girls are amongst the most vulnerable. MONUSCO reports 10,400 cases of gender-based violence in 2024 alone.

The international community needs to do more to protect the most vulnerable.

Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 7 World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza. Aid workers should never be targets.

The crisis in Gaza is dire, with needs growing by the day. Ensuring the safety of aid workers is vital to delivering lifesaving assistance to those in desperate need.

Honored to have joined Amy Pope Amy Pope on our first Senior Officials Meeting with Australian Government . Migration shaped Australia's history and can positively shape its future & that of its neighborhood.

This year IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 will commemorate 25 years of service in Timor-Leste. An honour to have the Deputy Director General of Operations Ugochi Daniels this week, to meet Govt, partners & beneficiaries. IOM Timor-Leste remains committed to deliver. #25yearsoftrust 🇹🇱

By 2030, an estimated 50 % of the world’s population will live in coastal areas exposed to flooding, storms and tsunamis, raising the risk of future displacements.

Productive meeting with Australian Government discussing the urgent need to address #ClimateMigration & labour mobility pathways.

Labor mobility accounts for 10% of GDP and makes a substantial contribution to livelihoods of 4 Pacific Island countries.
Fruitful meeting with High Commissioners from Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga & Samoa discussing labour mobility, border management and climate change impact.

Exciting day in Timor-Leste to witness the impactful work of IOM Timor-Leste on #migration , emergency response, and community resilience in the country.

I visited a community evacuation center & met with migrant women at risk discussing solutions for displacement in TL.

About a third of people with tuberculosis are still missed by health systems. TB continues to threaten migrants, IDPs, refugees and others in vulnerable contexts.

Watch DDG Ugochi Daniels's message for #WorldTBDay24 , delivered during WHO's World TB Day Talk Show on 19 March.