Joe Lowry

Middle-East North Africa media guy for IOM, UN MIgration Agency. Dad, ancient punk rocker, cook, diver, saintsfc fan. Ireland, media, climate change, ex-USSR

[IOM MENA @IOM_MENA]

What do displaced families pack before leaving their homes?

With each displacement, clothing is often left behind. With support from @OCHAFunds , IOM and BLDA are providing summer clothing assistance to 800 displaced families across Gaza, helping restore comfort and dignity.

[Mohammed Abdiker @AbdikerM]

Deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former Emir of the State of Qatar. A visionary leader, he leaves a lasting legacy.

On behalf of all of us at IOM, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Qatar.

[Joe Lowry @LowryJoe]

@realrikkidoolan @HKane @erling Is that a German king?

[IOM MENA @IOM_MENA]

More than 500,000 people in El Obeid need humanitarian assistance. "The city risks becoming another El Fasher," warns IOM's @_Moh_Refaat . Without urgent funding for Sudan's Shelter Cluster, displaced families will continue to face inadequate shelter and protection.

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

A week in #Syria reinforced a simple truth: recovery begins with people and communities.

From Damascus to Aleppo and Idleb, I saw resilience in action.

By listening to communities and working with local authorities and partners, we can support recovery that lasts.

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

IOM's @_Moh_Refaat warns that El Obeid risks becoming "another El Fasher," with over 500,000 people in need of humanitarian assistance.

Sudan's Shelter Cluster remains critically underfunded, limiting support for displaced families.

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

Proud to co-author this op-ed for @arabnews on the nearly decade-long partnership between @KSRelief_EN and @UNmigration. Together, we've helped improve the lives of people on the move through humanitarian action, protection, and lasting solution

https://t.co/bkUgyxtUi6

[IOM Libya @IOM_Libya]

This week, 150 migrants returned home via an IOM Voluntary Humanitarian Return flight from Tripoli 🇱🇾 to Banjul 🇬🇲 ✈️
With medical and operational support throughout the journey, beneficiaries were assisted to return safely and with dignity. Thanks to 🇪🇺 @EU4MENAGulf support.

[IOM MENA @IOM_MENA]

During Eid AlAdha, an airstrike hit a displacement site in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Our partners remain on the frontlines.
Palestinian Housing Council provided 18 tents to families whose shelters were destroyed, through IOM’s Common Pipeline programme and with @MuslimCharityUK support

[IOM Lebanon @IOMLebanon]

A safe journey home began yesterday for 22 migrants from Ethiopia, Kenya & Madagascar evacuated from Lebanon. Since Oct 2024, #COMPASSIOM, funded by
@DutchMFA , supported 697 migrants with safe evacuation assistance, while many more still await support.@NLinLebanon #SafeMigration

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

Glad to meet with H.E. @W_Elkhereiji , Vice Minister of @KSAmofaEN . We discussed strengthening cooperation on migration governance and advancing our shared commitment to safe, orderly, and dignified migration in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and our common priorities.

[Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 @KSAmofaEN]

#Riyadh | Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. @W_Elkhereiji received @OthmanBelbeisi Regional Director of @IOM_MENA, during which they discussed topics of mutual interest.

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

It was an insightful discussion with H.E. Dr. @AltuwaijriHala , President of @HRCSaudi

HRC Saudi is a key strategic partner, and we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration across areas of mutual interest and shared priorities.

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

In Lebanon, displacement and humanitarian needs remain high.

Thank you to our donors and partners, including flexible funding supporters, for working with @UNmigration to deliver practical assistance and protection, guided by dignity and shared responsibility.

[IOM MENA @IOM_MENA]

As the crisis in Sudan deepens, more families are being forced from their homes, displaced, separated, and left facing an uncertain future.

We cannot look away. Those most affected by the conflict urgently need our support.

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

I met today with H.E. Eng. Ahmed Ali Al Baiz, Assistant Supervisor General of Operations and Programs @KSRelief.

We reaffirmed @UNMigration’s strong partnership with KSrelief and discussed our joint humanitarian efforts in Yemen, MENA, and beyond.

[Joe Lowry @LowryJoe]

@IOMLebanon @MFA_Lu @ECHO_MiddleEast @emergencylu @cooperation_lu @UNmigration @IOMatEU Great work

[IOM Lebanon @IOMLebanon]

With support from @MFA_Lu, vital supplies have arrived in #Lebanon from the Netherlands through the Humanitarian Air Bridge (#HAB). @IOMLebanon, with the government, @eu_echoand @ECHO_MiddleEast, is ensuring this assistancereaches people quickly and with dignity.
#LuxAid

[Joe Lowry @LowryJoe]

@_onlyscott Trigger, off only fools and horses

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

I had a great meeting yesterday with H.E. Lt. Gen. @malsubihi1 of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council. The exchange underscored IOM’s readiness to scale up support for stronger institutional capacities and migration governance, aligned with national priorities.