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Joined October 2009
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  1. Pinned Tweet

    We are extremely worried about the escalation of military action and the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine. IOM, alongside the and the humanitarian community, stands ready to respond to the emerging humanitarian needs in the country and the region.

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  2. We stand ready to respond to the emerging humanitarian needs in and the region.

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  3. Feb 24

    We are extremely worried about the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine and the deteriorating humanitarian situation. We are committed to staying and delivering assistance, and stand ready to respond to emerging humanitarian needs.

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  4. Rights-based regular migration pathways have never been more crucial. Here are some ways that States can continue to promote safe and regular migration:

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  5. An Escalation in hostilities in Ukraine will only compound misery and deepen the humanitarian needs of millions of men, women and children. We reiterate call for an immediate cessation in hostilities.

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  6. The COVID-19 pandemic heightens the need to end health disparities & boost investments in critical public services. Goal 3 of the advocates for healthy lives and well-being, including access to vaccines for all. Learn more ➡️

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  7. Feb 24

    I reiterate ’ 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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  8. Eight years of conflict in Ukraine have displaced over 1.4 million people who now rely on assistance to meet their daily needs. This escalation will only deepen the humanitarian needs and compound the suffering of millions of families.

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  9. “I want to be able to study and do more with my life. To have real possibilities.” Manuela was trafficked and exploited. Today, she is a survivor of human trafficking and hoping to start anew.

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  10. Feb 24

    I am touched by the warm welcome, and inspired by the work of colleagues and partners in Kenya and South Sudan. Their commitment and tireless efforts make a concrete and meaningful difference in the lives of migrants, displaced persons, and host communities in the region.

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  11. Looking for tools to include migration in projects with a focus on health service? Just launched📣 Toolkit on Integrating Migration into Health Interventions with , , and :

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  12. Feb 23

    Water scarcity is the worst in 40 years in some parts of . Water reservoirs are running dry. Livestock is dying across rural areas. Communities warn us their children are at high risk unless they receive food and water in the next weeks.

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  13. Together we can achieve nothing. It is too late. 🔄 Too late? There is nothing we can’t achieve together. Let’s :

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  14. Last year, a safe space for women and girls in Cox's Bazar was burned to ashes. Today, it has been rebuilt, reopened and continues to provide safety and support for Rohingya women and girls.

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  15. How to showcase your practice and inspire peers to achieve the Global Compact for Migration❓ 🎥This video provides a step-by-step guide to share initiatives to the Hub's Repository of Practices. Learn more:

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  16. Feb 22

    📍BENTIU Water levels in many locations remain stagnant despite the onset of the dry season. The flooding has severely impacted the displaced population who have already been in vulnerable conditions.

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  17. Feb 23

    In 2022, IOM CCCM teams have recorded the arrival of 2,024 families into IOM supported sites across Montepuez, Chiure, Ancuabe and Metuge districts, . IOM teams + Activists assist new IDPs in their arrival and facilitate access to first line humanitarian assistance.

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  18. Feb 23

    Forced displacement due to flooding in South Sudan has significantly increased risks of gender-based violence for women and girls who were left homeless in the wake of such devastation. It is our collective duty to protect those who have already lost so much.

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  19. Feb 23

    There is an urgent need for increased funding to address immediate humanitarian needs in the country but also to ensure longer-term development support and climate change impact mitigation measures.

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  20. Feb 23

    With my colleagues at , we met families struggling to cope with the impact of the floods. They have lost livestock, crops, their homes, and now face food insecurity.

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