Following devastating typhoons in northern Viet Nam, the Republic of Korea is contributing USD 1M to IOM’s emergency response. ​ ​ The contribution will help assist displaced persons, migrants and communities affected by recent typhoons and floods.​ ​ 🔗 bit.ly/43OIwNS

As a Global Compact #ForMigration Champion, 🇹🇭 continues to advance the dignity and rights of all migrants. The UN Network on Migration hosted a workshop to strengthen the Network's capacity to support 🇹🇭 in leading inclusive migration governance & shaping a future where migration works for everyone.

This 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Regional Director, Iori Kato, urges us to recommit to safety and dignity for every woman, girl and migrant. From safe-migration training in 🇻🇺 to survivor support in 🇧🇩 and 🇵🇰, IOM shows what collective action can achieve. #EndGBV

Behind the enormous profits of human trafficking is profound human suffering.​ Millions are exploited and abused, their lives treated as commodities.​ Organized crime is linked to 74% of reported trafficking cases. Even one trafficked life is one too many.​ #StopOrganizedCrime​

"Our four houses were completely swept away by the raging water, leaving nothing behind"​ People are already losing their homes, land, and cultural heritage. Support must reach those displaced by disasters, and those who need to relocate ensuring dignity, recovery, and future security.​

After weeks of flooding left families like Dante’s with nothing, communities in the #Philippines are rebuilding and calling for bold, inclusive action as typhoons grow stronger. #COP30

Climate finance must reach the people most affected, including migrants and displaced persons, Indigenous peoples, and traditional and local communities.​ It should help them adapt, protect their homes and cultures, and move safely if needed.

Everyone displaced by disasters deserves a path toward recovery and dignity.​ ​ At #COP30, let’s ensure long-term displacement isn’t forgotten.

When the mountains trembled in eastern Afghanistan, homes, memories, and lives were lost in an instant.​ IOM teams are on the ground, delivering emergency shelter, blankets, and psychosocial support to those who have lost everything.​ bit.ly/47T50yr%E2%8...

The Asia–Pacific session of #IDM2025 kicked off yesterday. Moderated by IOM Deputy Regional Director Dyane Epstein, the discussions explored: 🌱 Reintegration that creates opportunity at home 🌊 Climate mobility driven by innovation & community action Migration done right builds resilience for all.

APSCA and IOM are pleased to announce #BMIC8 in Bangkok, 2–4 Dec 2026, under the theme "Proof in Motion: Adapting border management in an evolving world".​ ​In 2024, BMIC7 gathered 533 delegates from 72 countries, including governments, industry, and international organizations.​ lnkd.in/gvEf4FZz

🇵🇭 Delighted to be back in the #Philippines after 5 years, and grateful to meet with #IOM Philippines’ main counterpart Dept of Foreign Affairs ASec for #Migration Affairs, Amb. Ezzedin H. Tago🙏🏻 IOM appreciates Philippines’ leadership as a #GCM Champion, advancing safe, orderly, regular migration.

Join IOM and contribute to protecting the rights and dignity of migrants worldwide. ​ ​ Apply today: bit.ly/CareersIOM

“At #COP30 and beyond, adaptation must place people at the heart of climate solutions” — @iorikatoun.bsky.social 🌏 177M displaced in Asia-Pacific in <10 years 🔥 Up to 89M more could be displaced by 2050 without action @iom.int works so migration is a choice, not a necessity.

In 2024, there were 45M+ disaster displacements. ​ ​Many people, including migrants & displaced persons, want to remain in their homes. ​ They need support to adapt, protect ecosystems and biodiversity, and pass on culture and identity to future generations. ​ ​#COP30

#GenderBasedViolence #GBV affects 1 in 3 women globally — and risks rise for migrants & displaced persons. At the GBV workshop in Bangkok, I thanked #IOM colleagues & partners for their courage & dedication. We must strengthen protection, empower survivors, and invest more in ending violence.

Migrants send home more than remittances; they send hope, stability & opportunity. ​International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) will be taking place on 11, 13 & 24 November ​ This year, #IDMigration25 is reframing the narrative – focusing on people, rights, and real solutions. ​ Register: idm2025.org

International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) will take place on Nov 11, 13 & 24.​ This year, #IDMigration25 is reframing the narrative – focusing on people, rights, and real solutions. ​ Register here: idm2025.org

The Colombo Process brought together Member States and UN partners to advance migrant workers’ rights.​ Ahead of #IMRF2025, discussions focused on: ​ 🔹 Pre-Departure Orientation & Empowerment​ 🔹 Ethical Recruitment​ 🔹 Skills Recognition​ 🔹 Cheaper, Faster & Safer Remittances​

The Colombo Process brought together Member States & UN partners to advance migrant workers’ rights.​ Ahead of #IMRF2025, discussions focused on: ​ 🔹 Pre-Departure Orientation & Empowerment​ 🔹 Ethical Recruitment​ 🔹 Skills Recognition​ 🔹 Cheaper, Faster & Safer Remittances

Yesterday’s joint IOM–UNHCR workshop marked a milestone in advancing the Asia-Pacific Route-Based Approach. We’re working towards framing a whole-of-journey approach, ensuring people on the move can access services and durable solutions wherever their journey takes them.

Pleased to join #IOM Sri Lanka & Maldives COM Kristin Parco in opening #ColomboProcess Joint TAWG Meetings in Bangkok. CP members as labor sending countries in Asia continue to lead on joint advocacy and actions for ethical recruitment, skills mobility, minimum wages, for migrants’ empowerment 👍🏻

🇵🇰 Grateful to interact with #IOM colleagues in #Pakistan at Islamabad & Lahore - their tireless work alongside the Government & people of Pakistan reflects the #UN migration agency IOM’s commitment to supporting the country’s inclusive development through a migration & human mobility lens. #GCM

Last week, IOM offices across Asia-Pacific joined the UN family in celebrating UN Day.​ From community events to joint activities with UN partners, teams highlighted our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and opportunity for all — including safe, orderly & regular migration.​

🇵🇰 Inspired to visit #IOM Pakistan’s clinic in Lahore and programmes in Islamabad supporting #migrants & refugees through health and psychosocial support, and movement assistance. IOM teams are helping people rebuild confidence and hope as they begin new chapters in life 👏🏻🙏🏻

🇯🇵🤝🇵🇰 #パキスタン 出張中に、赤松秀一・日本大使を表敬。両国の関係の歴史や現状、パキスタンやアジアの今後の展望などについて見識をうかがいました。 同国の国境管理能力の強化プロジェクトなどを含め、日本政府から #IOM #国際移住機関 への厚い支援に改めて感謝いたします。🙏🏻

A milestone for Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬!​ IOM and ICSA marked a major milestone last week in enhancing PNG’s border integrity and migration governance through the deployment of new Verifier Travel Document and Bearer (Verifier TD&B) workstations.​ Read more: shorturl.at/xv3YO%E2%80%8B

🇳🇱🤝🇵🇰 Honored to meet with H.E. Robert-Jan Siegert, #Netherlands’ Ambassador to #Pakistan. I appreciated the #Dutch government’s chairpersonship at #SSAR CG, and its generous support to #IOM in Pakistan, especially for Afghans and host communities, advancing their resilience building.

🇵🇰 Glad to once again meet Ms Aamena Aly Kamal, now Member Development Communication of #Pakistan’s Planning Ministry. We explored ways for #IOM to contribute to further integrating #migration & human mobility into inclusive, evidence-based, and resilient national & local development plans.

🇵🇰 #Pakistan is among the world’s top 10 labor-sending countries, with remittances fueling socio-economic growth. I had a pleasure of meeting with Hon. Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary of MOPHRD, as #IOM values our partnership to promote regular #migration pathways and #migrants’ protection 🙏🏻

🇵🇰 Honored to call on #Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Special Secretary for #UnitedNations, Amb. Nabeel Munir. Grateful for Pakistan’s enduring partnership with #IOM in advancing safe, orderly and regular #migration for all.

Traffickers exploit everyone, including innocent children.​ They steal their childhood, hopes, and dreams by forcing them into child labour and begging.​ ​ Human trafficking is an organized crime. ​ ​ ✋ #EndExploitation #EndTrafficking ​​

Traffickers exploit everyone, including innocent children.​ They steal their childhood, hopes, and dreams by forcing them into child labour and begging.​ ​Human trafficking is an organized crime. ​ ✋ #EndExploitation #EndTrafficking ​

🇺🇳 This weekend I joined #IOM Pakistan in the UNCT event in 🇵🇰Lahore with thousands of people to commemorate 80 years of #UnitedNations 👍🏻 We in IOM, one of the UN’s newest members, stand with “the peoples” for their hope, dignity, inclusion, and peace, leaving no one behind. #UN80

🇧🇩A fruitful exchange with 🇺🇳 #UN Bangladesh Country Team. Grateful for the collaboration and shared commitment to advancing #migration governance, refugee response, climate action in #Bangladesh. Bade farewell to the outgoing RC Gwyn Lewis 👋

🇮🇷 Glad to meet with Hon. President of the Iranian #RedCrescent Society in Tehran, to explore ways to strengthen our partnership on disaster preparedness & response. From floods to earthquakes, #IOM in #Iran is committed to joined up efforts to protect the vulnerable including #migrants.

🇮🇷 In Yazd, I witnessed #IOM Iran’s cooperation with BAFIA for Afghan refugees & migrants, with 🇪🇺 #EU 🇮🇹 #Italy funding support - construct classrooms, renovate multi-purpose center, install lights at sport field. Every investment in education & health is a step towards dignity, resilience, hope 👏🏻

Honored to call on 🇯🇵 #Japan Ambassador to 🇮🇷 #Iran, H.E. Tamaki Tsukada, appreciating Japan’s support to #IOM in Iran 🙏🏻 Amb. Tsukada organized a round-table with resident diplomats & UN agencies at his Embassy. Insightful dialogue on migration dynamics and support to Afghan refugees & migrants 🙏🏻

In Viet Nam, families are rebuilding after Typhoon Yagi — creating safer, stronger, and more resilient homes.​ Investing in preparedness and resilience today means reducing loss and displacement tomorrow. #FundResilience

​#UNDay marks the adoption of the UN Charter in 1945.​ With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being.

Today, @iorikatoun.bsky.social met EU Amb to ASEAN Sujiro Seam, to discuss our shared vision in supporting ASEAN members states in 🌏climate migration 🧑‍🏭👷‍♀️labour mobility 🤝business and human rights and the implementation the 🌐Global Compact for Migration, leaving no one behind.

🇧🇩 Returned to #CoxsBazar after 7 years. #Bangladesh continues to host 1.2 million #Rohingya with compassion🙏🏻 Yet hope is fading as funding declines. Rohingya ask not for charity—but for safety, dignity & a future. We must not look away. #IOM #refugees #Myanmar www.linkedin.com/posts/iorika...

📢 FINAL REMINDER! Philippines ONLY! Don't miss your chance for grants up to USD 25K to boost climate resilience in the Philippines (Catanduanes, Rizal)! 🗓️ Apply by 24 Oct 2025 ➡️ environmentalmigration.iom.int/CMIL-AP/CCF

♻️ In Kandahar, old metal is given new life. ​ With support from IOM Afghanistan and through the European Commission's International Partnerships, Shams Sayed Manufacturer Company has grown from 4 to 24 employees, including returnees, producing tools used by farmers across 17 provinces.

Though funding for mental health care may be small like this reel, our resolve to ensure no one is left behind is not.​ Mental health is just as important as physical health.​ #AccessToServices NOW.​

After 15 years in Pakistan, Jawed founded Malik Garments in Kandahar. ​ With support from IOM through the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan, the business has grown from 3 to 15 employees. The team now produces garments made in Afghanistan, creating jobs & helping strengthen the local economy.

When disaster struck Nepal, Parimale feared he’d never rebuild. But through inclusive recovery efforts, he gained not only a home, but also hope.​ Read his story of resilience and dignity ➡️http://shorturl.at/sw1E7

🇧🇩 Honored to join #IOM #Bangladesh launch of the #Migration Snapshot 2024 & Manual on Migration, with Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare & Overseas Employment, funded by 🇪🇺EU, 🇮🇹Italy, 🇨🇦Canada 🙏🏻 These key tools advance data-driven, people-centred migration governance. www.linkedin.com/posts/iorika...

Every year, millions are displaced by disasters. These losses are not inevitable. They depend on the choices we make today. Let’s invest in resilience, not disasters. #DRRDay 🌍

Glad to be back in 🇧🇩 #Bangladesh! Honored to call on Foreign Secretary Amb. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam and discuss ways to deepen #IOM partnership to enhance regular pathways for labor #migration, returnees #reintegration, mobility data, addressing #displacements due to e.g. climate.