Politics & Governance

IOM Deputy Chief: Escalating Displacement Crisis in DRC Demands Urgent Collective Solutions

Politics & Governance Immigration News - May 1, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Geneva/ Kinshasa, 1 May 2025 – During a visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), International Organization for Migration...

In Washington, DC and elsewhere, ‘tough-on-crime’ policies make cities less safe

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - May 1, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Hanna Love and Hannah Stephens, The Brookings Institution — Cities nationwide are facing a dual challenge when it comes to public...

100 Days of Lies and Insanity

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - April 30, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — Are you better off than you were three months ago, when the current President was sworn into...

When the Heat and Storms Come, Lies Will Not Save Us

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - April 30, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous — When the storms come harder and the heat comes earlier, it does not matter who you voted for....

Palau Establishes Steering Committee to Guide Passport Digitalization

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 30, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Ngerekebesang, Palau – The Government of Palau, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with support from the...

IOM Strengthens Humanitarian Lifeline for Displaced and Deported in Haitian Border Towns

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 30, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Port-au-Prince, 30 April 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urgently scaling up its humanitarian response in the border...

Walking, Spiritually Holding Haji Malcolm’s Hand

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - April 29, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Maulana Karenga — It is only right, good and reflective of the high homage we owe and offer her, that...

China accuses US of fueling Haiti’s crisis with failed arms embargo

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - April 28, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). During UN Security Council debate, China says U.S. economic “bullying” and lax arms control have empowered Haiti’s gangs. By The Haitian Times...

Fears of racial profiling swirl as Haitians and other immigrants face new US registration...

Politics & Governance African Diaspora Leaders - April 28, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Advocates say Trump-era mandate to carry immigration papers revives “show me your papers” era, heightening fear among Haitian and Black immigrant...

Statement from IOM Spokesperson on Situation in Yemen

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 28, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Geneva, 28 April 2025 – We are deeply saddened by the reports of the tragic loss of life in Sa'dah, Yemen,...

During Her Visit to Mozambique, IOM Deputy Chief Amplifies Need for Lasting Solutions for...

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 25, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Beira/ Geneva, 25 April 2025 – International Organization for Migration (IOM) Deputy Director General for Operations Ugochi Daniels called for increased...

IOM mourns the passing of Pope Francis: a moral voice for migrants and the...

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 21, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The International Organization for Migration (IOM) expresses its profound sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, whose pontificate was...

Joint Statement by the Solutions Champions Marking 27 Years of the Guiding Principles on...

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 17, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). New York/Geneva, 17 April 2025 – Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement – a landmark...

IOM, University of Pennsylvania Partner to Harness Innovation for Global Migration Challenges

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 17, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Berlin/Philadelphia 17 April 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Penn Development Research Initiative (PDRI/DevLab@Penn) at the University...

IOM, Global Donors Forum Partner to Raise USD 10 Million in Zakat Funds to...

Politics & Governance Immigration News - April 16, 2025

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Geneva 16 April 2025 — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Global Donors Forum (GDF) have today signed a...