Arthur Erken

Regional Director - Europe and Central Asia @UNmigration

[Bart van den Brink @MinisterAenM]

Goed om @IOMchief weer te spreken. Een waardevolle partner, onder meer op het versterken van migratiesamenwerking en partnerschappen via innovatieve oplossingen als terugkeerhubs. Samen werken we aan een eerlijk, wereldwijd migratiesysteem en meer grip op migratie.

[Sjoerd Sjoerdsma @ministerBHOS]

Door instabiliteit neemt migratiedruk wereldwijd toe. Internationale samenwerking is essentieel voor een effectief én menswaardig migratiebeleid. Met @IOMChief gesproken over hun rol bij o.a. terugkeer en arbeidsmigratie binnen migratiepartnerschappen buiten de EU. 1/2

[Senatuz @Senatuzb]

@TNarbaeva met with @ArthurErken.
They discussed promoting safe, orderly and regular migration, combating human trafficking, protecting the rights of labor migrants, and expanding international cooperation on migration.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

Migration is transformative for development. "When well-managed, it creates opportunities for individuals and for the country as whole", @ArthurErken

IOM proudly supports Uzbekistan at the Tashkent International Migration Forum.

@UNmigration
#IOM #Labourmobility #Uzbekistan

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

Migration works best when it is safe and well governed.

At the Tashkent International Migration Forum 🇺🇿, stakeholders are discussing ways to ensure migration remains an informed choice rather than necessity by expanding regular pathways.

Read more 🔗https://t.co/jVe7DpOwN6

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

📢The first‑ever Tashkent International Migration Forum is underway.

Co‑organised by the Migration Agency of Uzbekistan & @UNmigration, 500+ stakeholders from Central Asia & beyond are convening in 🇺🇿 to advance safe & orderly migration - for people, communities & economies.

[Arthur Erken @ArthurErken]

@UNmigration (IOM) and #Uzbekistan convene first-ever Tashkent International Migration Forum (TIMF). https://t.co/eyce2FNotC

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH 🇧🇦 @mfa_bih]

Minister Elmedin Konaković delivered a welcome speech at the IOM Regional Leadership Meeting (RLM) in Sarajevo.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

Migration is increasingly an urban reality.

At #IMRF2026, IOM joined Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 and partners for a dialogue on building safe, inclusive and sustainable cities in the age of migration - linking migration governance with urban development ahead of the 13th World Urban Forum.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

On the margins of #IMRF2026, IOM’s Chief of Staff & Regional Director met with the First Vice-Speaker of the Zhogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic & Deputy Minister of 🇰🇬.

IOM reaffirmed commitment to advancing cooperation on skills‑based & circular labour migration pathways.

[Arthur Erken @ArthurErken]

The International Migration Review Forum 🌍 #IMRF2026 kicked off yesterday at @UNHQ in New York! For Europe & Central Asia, cooperation on migration matters more than ever. Let's champion migrants as partners in development, not as burdens! @iom_eca

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

🌍304 million international migrants
💼168 million migrant workers
💹USD 905 billion in remittances

IOM’s new World Migration Report 2026 brings together the latest data on migrants & why migration matters for development & economic growth.

Read more 👉https://t.co/Zb4zDstVox

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

IOM was pleased to engage in a constructive exchange with @TheOPECFund on shared priorities across the region on migration & sustainable development.

The discussion focused on building collaboration to translate shared goals into joint actions that supports people on the move.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

📢IOM is pleased to partner with @4EUplusAlliance to:
✅Strengthen collaboration on migration, global health & social inclusion
✅Combine academic expertise with policy & practice
✅Inform policies with evidence & on the ground realities

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/o0A8lqVEz7

[Lanna Walsh @Lannatw]

World 🌎 leaders convene next week to shape the future of #migration. Are you a migrant? What is your hope for the future? Stayed tuned and follow @IOM_ECA an @ArthurErken for updates! 🎥 Watch a preview ⤵️

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

In 2018, countries came together and agreed on a shared framework - Global Compact #ForMigration - to improve how migration is governed.

At the International Migration Review Forum #IMRF2026 next week, governments will review progress on these commitments & shape next steps.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

🤔How can we shape a more balanced narrative on migration?

At a lecture hosted by @unige_en & @4EUplusAlliance, 120+ participants joined IOM’s Regional Director @ArthurErken to unpack the gap between migration narratives and realities & why evidence-based stories matter.

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

For some families, leaving home is not a choice but a necessity.

From Iran to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mohamed and Suheila left to protect their child, carrying with them the hope of safety, stability and a future they can rebuild.

Read their story 👉https://t.co/GcwzdQ4NQp

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

📣In 2 weeks countries from all over the🌎 will convene for the #IMRF to showcase their progress towards making #migration beneficial for all. Migration is here to stay -- let's champion #migrants as partners in development for shared prosperity. @ArthurErken @UNMigNetwork

[IOM Europe and Central Asia @IOM_ECA]

At the #LongNightOfResearch 2026, join @UNmigration to explore migration through #data & stories.

📍Location: Vienna International Centre (VIC)
🕒Time: 17:00–23:00, April 24, 2026

Take quiz, discover insights & explore your migration footprint.

🔗https://t.co/BSlPgD3YvW