Donato Colucci

Head, Border and Identity Solutions (BIS) Unit

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Geneva (Switzerland)

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

Grateful to the @StateDept for their trust and funding to IOM’s Ebola response.

With their rapid support for global health security, IOM is scaling up health screening, surveillance and preparedness at critical borders and regional Points of Entry. https://t.co/Y6K7owYd1v

[IOM African Capacity Building Centre @IomAcbc]

Historic moment at @IomAcbc: Document experts from #Ethiopia, #Kenya and #Uganda are convening to build the first Regional Network for Document Experts (RNDE) in #Africa, strengthening collaboration under IOM's    Data Exchange Solution for Counter-smuggling (#DESC).

[Ugochi Daniels @daniels_ugochi]

Migration is not on the edge of the security agenda. It is central to it.

With record displacement levels and increasing deaths along irregular routes, IOM is at #MSC2026 to champion coordinated action that protects lives and strengthens governance.

[IOM North Macedonia @IomSkopje]

Day 2 of the DESC workshop in Skopje focused on data-driven approaches to countering irregular migration and migrant smuggling. Participants explored governance models, trend analysis, and practical use of Verifier TD&B to strengthen document and identity verification at borders.

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Honoured to represent @UNmigration at #INTERPOLGA93 in Marrakech to contribute to discussions on global security, international cooperation, and the fight against transnational organized crime. Working together to strengthen capabilities, partnerships, and operational responses.

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

🇲🇦 @UNmigration is at @INTERPOL_HQ 93 in Marrakech!
As an observer, we join global leaders to advance security, fight transnational crime, and strengthen international cooperation.
Together, we build safer pathways for all. 🌍
#GlobalSecurity #Migration

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Honoured to be invited to contribute to the discussions at the #TRIP2025 Symposium. Grateful for the opportunity to present #DESC and highlight the importance of engaging the aviation sector in global efforts to counter migrant smuggling. @UNmigration @ICAO

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

Appreciated the excellent collaboration between @UNmigration and @ICAO at the #TRIP2025Symposium. Our presentation on the Data Exchange Solution for Counter-Smuggling (#DESC) highlighted the value of working together to advance secure, well-governed, and people-centred #Migration

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

🌍 I am honored to represent @UNmigration at the #ICAOTRIP Symposium 2025!
Our long-standing collaboration with @ICAO continues to strengthen the implementation of the TRIP Strategy, enhancing safe, secure, and well-managed mobility worldwide.
#TravelDocuments #BorderManagement

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

🌍@UNmigration is honored to participate in the #ICAOTRIP Symposium 2025! Our long-standing collaboration with @ICAO continues to strengthen the implementation of the TRIP Strategy, enhancing safe, secure, and well-managed mobility worldwide.
#TravelDocuments #BorderManagement

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

Strengthening our long-standing partnership with
the Ministry of Interior to enhance border management and regional cooperation.

Grateful to HRH Prince @AbdulazizSNA for the productive discussions in Riyadh on building capacity and advancing safer, dignified migration.

[Pär Liljert @PLiljert]

Insightful meeting with H.E. Ambassador Ibrahim Olabi 🇸🇾, Syria’s PR to the UN. We discussed humanitarian priorities, regional developments, and the importance of multilateral cooperation. Emphasized the vital role of high-skilled diaspora in Syria’s recovery.

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Honored to have contributed to the roundtable on Integrated Border Management at the Aswan Forum 2025 in Egypt — a vital space for dialogue on peace, security, and cooperation across Africa.
#AswanForum2025 #BorderManagement #PeaceAndSecurity #RegionalCooperation #AfricaDialogue

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

At the #AswanForum, @UNMigration stressed that strengthening border management means investing in people and infrastructure backed by digital transformation and regional cooperation. Scalable, interoperable systems are key to linking security and trade facilitation across Africa.

[Mohammed Abdiker @AbdikerM]

Honoured to sign the MoU w/ @CairoPeaceKeep to strengthen IOM's cooperation on human mobility, conflict prevention, peace building, and Women, Youth and Climate Peace and Development agendas.

This partnership builds on our joint support advancing sustainable development.

[Ugochi Daniels @daniels_ugochi]

Khartoum is returning to life.

Over a million people are expected to return to the city this year, eager to rebuild their lives. IOM is here with them: reopening offices, coordinating with partners, and scaling up support to help communities access vital services.

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Another productive meeting with @IOMSyria & @IOM_MENA to advance support for Syria in Border & Migration Management.

@UNmigration met with #Syria's MoI Legal Affairs Director to highlight the need for a clear legal framework aligned with international law & best practices.

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

The @UNmigration met with the Director of the Department for Legal Affairs at Syria’s MoI to discuss the importance of a clear legal framework underpinning border and migration governance capacity development efforts aligned with international law & best practices as key.

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Proud to support @IOM_MENA during a fruitful visit to Damascus International Airport. We focused on operational improvements to enhance national authorities' capacity in managing border control effectively and responsibly. #BorderSecurity #CapacityBuilding #IOM #Syria

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

Fruitful visit by @UNmigration to Damascus International Airport, focusing on operational enhancements to strengthen the capacity of national authorities in effectively managing border control procedures.

#MigrationMatters #BorderManagement #CapacityBuilding #IOM #Syria

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

Honored to have actively contributed to the meeting led by IOM MENA Regional Director @OthmanBelbeisi , focused on strengthening border governance and migration management in Syria. 🤝

#IOM #MigrationGovernance #BorderManagement #MENA #Syria

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

🤝 Productive meeting between IOM and Syria’s Minister of Interior focused on tailored solutions to strengthen border governance and migration management. A key step toward recovery and resilience.

#Migration #BorderGovernance #Syria #IOM #HumanitarianAction #Recovery

[Donato Colucci @ColucciDonatoIT]

🤝 Productive exchange with Director of Syria General Administration of Border Guards to discuss effective border governance.

#BorderManagement #MigrationGovernance #IOM #Syria #InternationalCooperation #SecurityAndMobility

[IOM Immigration and Border Governance @IOM_IBM_HQ]

🤝IOM met with the Director of Syria’s General Administration of Border Guards. A constructive dialogue focused on administration, procedures, coordination, and the need for modernized equipment to support effective border governance.
#Syria #IOM #CapacityBuilding #Modernization

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

عودة إلى دمشق. سعدت بلقاء السيد وزير العدل @maabdwalshamee1 والسيد وزير الإدارة المحلية والبيئة @Mohamad_anjrani حيث ناقشنا مجالات التعاون المختلفة ونوع الدعم الذي يمكن أن تقدمه المنظمة الدولية للهجرة.

نعمل على توسيع برامجنا في سوريا والمساهمة في التعافي طويل الأمد للشعب السوري

[Othman Belbeisi @OthmanBelbeisi]

سعدت بلقاء السيد أنس خطاب، وزير الداخلية السوري، والدكتور مصعب العلي، وزير الصحة.

تناولنا تعزيز أوجه التعاون وخاصة في مجال إدارة الحدود وفقا لأولويات واحتياجات السلطات السورية وتقديم الدعم فيما يخص صحة المهاجرين على الحدود والاستفادة من الكفاءات الطبية السورية المهاجرة.

[Stefano Ravagnan @Ste_Ravagnan]

Proud to inform that in addition to funds already allocated, the 🇮🇹 FM just decided an extra contribution of 6 mil. euro to UNHCR and 1 mil. to IOM to support reintegration initiatives of refugees and displaced people back in places of origin in Syria.

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

Our deepest condolences to the @ICRC family.

Humanitarian workers must never be a target.

Civilians must be protected.