IGADmigration

Advancing the Migration Agenda in the Greater Horn of Africa through Protocols on Free Movement of Persons and Transhumance

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Another step forward today for #IGAD against #COVID19 as Member States Min of Health during the #IGADVirtualMoHealth meeting endorsed a Regional Response Plan, established a reg'l task-force of Experts & tasked IGAD Secretariat w/ the operationalisation of a Reg'l Emergency Fund.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

At #IGAD Amb Committee Meet'g on the Protocol on Transhumance in Khartoum, I highlighted that the need for a Protocol & its implementation is based on the understand'g that migration in search of pastures & water is paramount to the survival of 35 million pastoralists in the reg

[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

Your leadership @amb_mahboub in initiation of national consultations and regional negotiations was critical. The vote of thanks applies to your leadership and those who have contributed in many ways @wakaelin @dacosta, team @IGADMigration @igadsecretariat @ILOAfrica @UNmigration

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

Expressed my excitement today as #IGAD Ministers for Labour & Interior endorsed the Protocol on Free Mvmnt of Persons in Khartoum: crowning moment for what has been a rigorous journey

This Protocol is a major milestone on our journey towards peace, prosperity & reg'l integration

[Mehari Taddele Maru @DrMehari]

I am pleased to join @mpc (@RSCAS at @EUI) as Part-time Professor and the dynamic applied policy research team of @MEDAM_migration. Thank you @migrpolcentre,@robschucentre @europeanUni for the opportunity to serve.@IGADMigration @Elfadil_DSA @panafricanintel @IGADPeace @TanaForum

[Lucy Daxbacher @LucyDaxbacher]

In session: Strengthening Migration Data Capacities in Africa: #Agenda 2030, #Agenda 2063 and #AU Migration Policy Framework. Sharing #IGAD example of regional processes and data gaps.

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

High-yield'g meet'g w/ Amb Holstein of Germany to Djibouti and #IGAD

Exchanged on IGAD projects/prgrms funded by Germany, cross border initiatives, & briefed her on ongoing IGAD reforms, IGAD annual Awards in the pipeline

Also engaged w/ @giz_gmbh Country Dir Ethiopia Djibouti

[Mahamed Ahmed Abdillahi @MedAmedAbdilahi]

'Germany is a strong partner and we'll work on further strengthening ties' says #IGAD Exec Secr @DrWorkneh as he receives the Amb of Germany to Djibouti & IGAD

IGAD reforms, drought resilience, migration, cross border dvlpment initiatives were discussed

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[Lucy Daxbacher @LucyDaxbacher]

Panelist of #IGAD at the #UN IOM International Forum on Migration Statistics. 19 - 22 Jan 2020 Cairo, Egypt. Migration statistics is the center of policy and action in good governance of migration.

[IGADmigration @IGADMigration]

Labour migration today is a global phenomenon & many states are now countries of origin, transit & destination for migrant workers.
At a regional level, #IGAD has a draft Protocol on Free Movement of Persons which provides a clear regulatory framework https://t.co/I0slGpZQ4m

[IGADmigration @IGADMigration]

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[Patricia Perez Prieto 🇪🇸🇵🇦 @PatriciaMaPerez]

Deadline 2030
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[Dana Hughes @dana_hughes]

Part of the much-needed, new holistic approach to addressing the global refugee crisis is making sure the conversation starts and ends with refugees themselves. Take 2 min to watch this and find out for yourself! #EveryoneCounts #RefugeeForum

[UNSOM @UNSomalia]

"We look forward to supporting #Somalia to ensure that 2020 is a milestone year for the country, and a year that enables Somalia to continue its upward trajectory" - @UN envoy James Swan on a #AU-#EU-#IGAD-#UN visit to Garowe today. Full statement: https://t.co/j02sXESvoT

[Amb. Nuur Mohamud Sheekh @NuursViews]

At the panel on Comprehensive Responses in Action at the Refugee Forum in Geneva, #IGAD’s ⁦@DrWorkneh⁩ reiterates commitments of MS to address drivers of forced displacement & find durable solutions for IDPs, #Refugees, Returnees & host communities @refugees ⁦

[IGADGRF @igadgrf]

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu addresses the #refugeeForum special panel session on Comprehensive Responses in Action @DrWorkneh @igadsecretariat

[Dr Workneh Gebeyehu @DrWorkneh]

At the Global Refugee Forum in Geneva with #IGAD Director of Health & Social Dev

IGAD is committed to the Nairobi Declaration on Durable Solutions for Ref & Reintegration of Returnees. IGAD Secretariat is working & will further enhance partnedhips w/ stakeholders in the matter

[IGADGRF @igadgrf]

Representatives of the the IGAD Seceratiat and UNHCR’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey Partnership for Addressing Forced Displacement in Africa at the #RefugeeForum @igadsecretariat

[IGADmigration @IGADMigration]

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