@IOMchief

Director General of @UNmigration (IOM). We work to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration.

 Geneva, Switzerland
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Joined September 2013
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After nearly a decade of displacement, Rita finally has a place to call her own. A home is more than a roof. It is security, dignity and the freedom to imagine what comes next. In South Sudan, Rita and her children can finally plan for the future. storyteller.iom.int/stories/…
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Global demand for Indian talent is growing. The priority is turning that demand into opportunity: better skills recognition, ethical recruitment, stronger worker protections and safe, regular pathways. Practical cooperation can make mobility work for workers and economies alike.
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Millions may be forced to move as climate change impacts communities across South Asia. My interview with AFP looks at how better forecasting, early action and investment in resilience can help communities adapt before displacement becomes a crisis. france24.com/en/live-news/20…

Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN

Climate change is threatening livelihoods and forcing people from their homes across South Asia, but technology and government action could help limit the damage, the UN migration chief told AFP on...

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U.S. Mission Geneva joined IOM and fellow donor countries in Egypt to see firsthand how partners are responding to one of the region’s most dynamic migration landscapes. From supporting refugees and host communities to strengthening safe, regular migration pathways, the visit highlighted what’s possible when we work together across borders to meet shared challenges.
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Good discussion with Minister of State @KVSinghMPGonda on strengthening the partnership between IOM and India. India’s leadership on skills and mobility creates important opportunities to expand safe, regular pathways that benefit people, communities and economies.
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Safe migration starts long before someone crosses a border. From informed decisions to skills recognition and ethical recruitment, today’s conversations in New Delhi focused on building labor pathways that work for migrants, employers and economies alike.
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Skills can open doors, but mobility must be safe and work for people. With Labor Minister @ShobhaBJP today, we discussed practical cooperation on skills recognition, ethical recruitment and regular labor pathways that protect workers and expand opportunity.
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In Chennai, I met workers who get help from IOM right where they live and work, through Mobile Worker Resource Centres. Good information, at the right time, can change a life. With private sector partners, @UNmigration is helping more workers get this support.
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Building opportunities for displaced people and host communities requires long-term investment and partnership. I met with Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, @dr_bernarddoro, to discuss practical solutions that strengthen resilience & opportunity.
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Productive meeting with DRC Deputy Prime Minister Jacquemain @shabani_lukoo on displacement, humanitarian access and climate resilience. @UNmigration will continue supporting government-led solutions that strengthen communities and enable sustainable returns.
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Heartbreaking news from #Djibouti. 139 souls lost at sea, children among them. 86 still missing. We cannot keep treating these deaths as normal. We must act now. iom.int/news/death-toll-djib…

Death Toll in Djibouti Shipwreck Climbs to 139, UN Migration

Geneva/Obock 11 October 2026 – At least 139 migrants have died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, UN Migration (IOM) said today. Another 84 are still missing. The toll rose from 109 after 30...

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Strong partnerships deliver results. In Berlin, I met with German counterparts to discuss migration, labor mobility, and cooperation. Germany’s support helps IOM respond to crises and expand opportunity for communities worldwide. Thank you for this longstanding partnership.
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Families who have already endured repeated displacement and devastating loss must be able to face the winter in safety and dignity. Nearly 2 million people in Gaza still need shelter assistance. The supplies are ready. Humanitarian access must follow. iom.int/news/nearly-2-millio…

Nearly 2 Million in Gaza Need Urgent Shelter Assistance as Winter Looms: IOM Chief Warns

Geneva, 9 October 2026 - Nearly all of Gaza’s population, almost two million people, still require shelter assistance one year after a ceasefire was announced.

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Better decisions require better evidence, stronger partnerships, and practical cooperation. Good discussions with Alexander Dobrindt @BMI_Bund, @NielsAnnen, Lilian Tschan & Bernd Krösser on labor mobility, and displacement. Thankful for Germany's continued engagement with IOM.
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Grateful for Germany’s partnership and for continued support of our work around the globe. Our discussions were a chance to take stock of what we’ve achieved together & where we can do more, from expanding opportunities to helping people affected by displacement with stability.
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Thank you to the members of IOM’s Donor Advisory Group for their continued partnership and candid exchange. As displacement rises and resources remain under pressure, cooperation, early investment, and practical solutions are essential to delivering lasting impact for people.
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Strong partnerships help make migration work for people and societies. Glad to meet with Mario Zamora Cordero to discuss continued collaboration on labor mobility and evidence-based migration governance. 🇨🇷 @CRcancilleria
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Today, I met with Yemen’s Minister of Human Rights, @Mashdal Mohammed Omar, to discuss the protection needs of vulnerable populations, including migrants, displaced communities, women and children. We look forward to strengthening cooperation and advancing practical solutions.
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Water sustains life. In Torla, Côte d’Ivoire, a rehabilitated dam means that cattle drink, vegetables grow, children go to school, and neighbours sit down to talk. There, reliable access to water is helping a community build a better future. storyteller.iom.int/stories/…
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Three years in as Director General of @UNmigration, one truth stands out: migration is always about people. I’m so proud of our teams serving on the frontlines, and deeply grateful to our Member States, donors, and partners for working alongside us.
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