Geneva, 1 October – On assuming the role of Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Amy E. Pope of the United States of America also takes up the reins as Coordinator of the United Nations Network on Migration, commencing her five-year term on 1 October 2023.
Established by the United Nations Secretary-General in 2018, the Network is tasked with bringing together the expertise and capacity of the entire United Nations system to support Member States and their partners in implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM).
The Network, both globally and through its more than 80 regional and national branches, provides concrete recommendations for action, fosters collaboration amongst governments, the UN and stakeholders, supports Member States to meet their commitments to further GCM implementation, flags emerging challenges, and calls out situations of concern.
As Coordinator of the Network, Ms. Pope will work with the United Nations system to further the goals and aspirations reflected in the Global Compact, including by chairing the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund.
“Collaboration and partnership are required if we're going to make migration work for all, so we enhance the tremendous benefits migration has for the entire globe,” said Ms. Amy Pope. “The Network will be a space where all who want to save lives, drive solutions to climate-induced mobility and facilitate pathways to migration can work together. As migration grows and gets increasingly complex, the work of the Network will be even more vital.”
Ms. Pope succeeds António Vitorino of Portugal, who served as IOM Director General and Network Coordinator since October 2018.
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