Sophie van Haasen

Coordinator @GFMDMayors, board member EVAM Ecuador, former @CivilSociety_AC and @UNmigration.

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

💪🏼What a ride! with @MayorsMigration @UCLG_org and @UNmigration and @Refugees, we helped cities bring 70 pledges to #IMRF – showing how mayors lead with pragmatism and vision. Thank you Sao Paulo, Mechelen, Dhaka North, Kampala, Zurich and 42 others for joining this ride!

[GFMD Mayors Mechanism @GFMDMayors]

🔵 #Call2Action at #Migration2022

The Mayor of Kampala @EriasLukwago_ hands 70 local actions to @IOMchief and head of @UNMigNetwork looking to realise the #GCM and #GCR for #migrants and #refugees

👉 https://t.co/Cw0bfAUiRe

@uclg_org @MayorsMigration @UNmigration @Refugees

[Global Taskforce @GlobalTaskforce]

✨#Listen2Cities @SvanHaasen, coordinator @GFMDMayors highlights the #CallToLocalAction, which has mobilised over 200 local commitments to localize the Global Compacts on Migrants and Refugees, as a vehicle to create coalitions and partnerships

[United Cities @uclg_org]

At our peer learning @GFMDMayors coordinator @SvanHaasen 🗣️
In 2018, UN Member States adopted Global Migration & @Refugees Compacts & LRGs committed to advance & localize them at unison. Call to Local Action is an official pathway for LRGs to do so & join the global conversation

[UCLG Learning @UCLGLearning]

Together w/ @SvanHaasen, @sinziana09, our @jcuv186 closes @IOM_MECC @GFMDMayors workshop w/ @Paris, inviting stakeholders & #Cities4Migration #WithRefugees to continue the exchange at our subsequent Climate Mobility Peer Learning

🗓️ July 4 - 5
🔗https://t.co/nbzP6wj7PP

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

What a pleasure to co-chair the first in person meeting of the @GFMDprocess working group on migration narratives yesterday - with #Ecuador and #Canada! Lots of concrete next steps & with @GFMDMayors looking forward to whats ahead!

[Stéphane Dion @HonStephaneDion]

As the debate on immigration polarizes public opinion, @CanEmbFrance welcomes the @GFMDprocess Working Group on Public Narratives on #migration, a group that plays an important role to promote tolerance and inclusion, and that Canada 🇨🇦 is proud to co-chair.

[Mayors Migration Council @MayorsMigration]

How did #CityDiplomacy become institutionalized in global migration governance? @JaninaSturner's new book explores how we joined @GFMDMayors, @uclg_org and @UNmigration to advocate for rights-based policies, access to international funding, and seats at intergovernmental tables.

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

What we’re seeing is a complete and utter failure of common sense. On gun safety AND immigration.

We’ve chosen this devastation.

The question is -- how much longer will we accept it?

[GFMD Civil Society Mechanism @GFMD_CSD]

📢 Today and tomorrow: @GFMD_CSD co-Coordinator Clara Keller-Skupień will be at the @Euromedmigr dialogue on #migration #narratives in 🇲🇦.

Stay tuned for insights on pioneering projects and new ideas to reframe migration discourse, including #ItTakesaCommunity and more! ✨

[United Cities @uclg_org]

#ItTakesACommunity campaign represented the unified stances of #Localgov w/ whole of govt, CSOs, youth, private sector & #migrant communities on human mobility

Fatima Fernandez at 5th @Euromedmigr workshop on migration governance narratives

#Cities4Migration

[GFMD Mayors Mechanism @GFMDMayors]

Our partner @MayorsMigration is hiring a city diplomacy manager in Geneva! This person will join a fantastic team to help cities help migrants and refugees, and will work closely with ... us, @uclg_org, @UNmigration and @Refugees.
Spread the word!

[DGAP @dgapev]

What if... Europe faced a Lack-of-Migration crisis? In this new publication of our #WhatIf-series, @alia_fakhry draws an imagined scenario that shows the possible danger & threat of protectionist #migration policies for 🇪🇺 autonomy. https://t.co/AVNr0z8l3S

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

an honour to facilitate convo with Milan, Montreal, Sao Paulo and Montevideo and Ambassadors @rababfh2016 and @olivierjmaes today. Key message: to materialize potential of cities, they need access to the policy making table, including at #IMRF

[Mayors Migration Council @MayorsMigration]

.@GFMDMayors coordinated @ComuneMI, @prefsp, @montevideoIM, and @MTL_Ville to sit down with #Migration2022 co-facilitators @rababfh2016 of @BangladeshUN1 and @olivierjmaes of @LuxembourgUN to share #LRG perspectives on the #IMRF Progress Declaration ahead of final negotiations.

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

Excellent Q&A with @ParekhSerena today on why response to refugees from Ukraine stands in stark contrast to what we’ve seen in the past, due to racism and media bias. I join her call to see the response today as a model for the future.

https://t.co/vgrDLyI8oD

[GFMD Mayors Mechanism @GFMDMayors]

@SvanHaasen 💬 “UN Secretary General’s @Antonioguterres report also emphasised the critical role of #Local and #Regional #Governments in #GCM implementation. We are hoping to see similar recognition in the Declaration.”

👉 Townhall With Stakeholders - IMRF Progress Declaration

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

👇🏼 cities united. ‘nothing can justify war, the targeting of innocent civilians. We are ready welcome refugees’. #StopWar now.

[United Cities @uclg_org]

The local and regional governments of this our World Movement send a message of solidarity and support to the Ukrainian and Russian citizens, and we commit to guaranteeing the human rights of the displaced and refugee populations

Read the statement here: https://t.co/S1BmPkSx2z

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

What a pleasure to have joined UCLG Retreat on @GlobalTaskforce day. Leaving Barcelona energized and hopeful by call mayors to make migration a tale of solidarity and empathy, not borders. Lets bring this message to the #IMRF! Thanks @uclg_org for hosting! #UCLGMeets

[Global Taskforce @GlobalTaskforce]

Sophie Van Haasen, @urban_migration

"We issued a statement last week in response to the SG's report on the Global Compact for Migration. We are hoping to come to the IMRF showing how local government are committing to implementing to make this compact a reality."

#UCLGMeets

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

Looking forward to join cities tomorrow to discuss shifting migration narratives and the impact local leaders can have! Thanks @InclucitiesEU and @CCRECEMR for the invite! #ittakesacommunity #InternationalMigrantsDay

[Barbara Kužnik @BarbaraKuznik]

Let's celebrate #InternationalMigrantsDay!✨
Join me in a discussion on how to tackle prejudice, promote diversity and shift the narrative around #migration!
Special guests: @SvanHaasen, Sara Lanoye & Juan Carlos Hernandez.

📍https://t.co/CHpe6eQlyW

#Inclucities

[Sophie van Haasen @SvanHaasen]

This👇🏻. More options for people to move regularly is the only way to avoid these tragedies from happening…

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

This is heartbreaking news. My thoughts go out to all those affected by this tragic event. No one should have to risk their life in this way. Those seeking sanctuary need safe routes—the Government must work with the French authorities to provide them.https://t.co/dFExkPTmM4

[Bram Frouws @BramFrouws]

"Heading into a wall: the EU response to the #migration crisis at the #Belarus border". New article offering reflections & observations on how Europe ended up in such a situation, again, what stands out, and what needs to happen https://t.co/TWladu7D4R