Sashini Gomez

UN Partnership Division and focal point on Local Government and Inclusive Cities for IOM

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

The latest data points to 1 in 5 international #migrants are living in just 20 #cities. @UNmigration urged local governments to mainstream migration into urban development plans and work in partnership with all communities to build an inclusive and participatory approach.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

@AbdikerM 💯

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

Great to have @CataDevandas represent @UNmigration to mark International Women’s Day in Diplomacy. Recognizing challenges faced by migrant women. It is our common responsibility to find solutions for women on the move.

[United Cities @uclg_org]

🟡 #LocalizationTrends

@sashinigomez Migration Policy Officer & Focal Point on Local Government and Inclusive Cities @UNmigration stresses that only 12% of #SDGs are achieved & we’re 6 years away from 2030.

Applying them at local level is 🔑 to be able to reach them.

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

Collaboration with local and regional govts is integral to translate global migration goals into action on ground.

Today, I spoke at the @GFMDMayors networking meeting to lay out how our Strategic Plan enables and ensures local collaboration for better migration management.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

@UNmigration vision to make migration work for all can’t happen without partnerships with Local and Regional Governments.

Learn more about @GFMDMayorsMechanism Call to Local Action for Migrants and Refugees presents over 100 city pledges https://t.co/dhbIFdXuEG

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

@GFMDMayors at the multi-governance round table alongside migration lead city of Barranquilla, representing diverse migrant population. A positive example of working together with migrants from diverse culture to produce productive and urbanized cities for all.

[United Cities @uclg_org]

#RefugeeForum @calichinrosado, alcalde de @MuniCarmelina #CitiesGRF en la sesión de Solidaridad

"La solución solo puede llegar si es conjunta. Hacemos partenariados con @Refugees y actores para ayudar a las personas a regularizar su estatus y acceder a servicios" #Listen2Cities

[Global Taskforce @GlobalTaskforce]

✨#RefugeeForum @UNmigration Wen Li #CitiesGRF

💬“IOM is committed to supporting cities in addressing their challenges and managing local dynamics. We remain committed to work with all stakeholders to ensure the protection and the implementation of the Compacts" #LRGDay

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

@UNmigration had the pleasure to connect with Mayor of Geneva @sami_kanaan at the reception hosted on the sidelines of the #RefugeeForum. We look forward to strengthening partnership for inclusive integration of migrants into cities through a whole of government approach.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

@MayorsMigration and Mayors of Bristol @MarvinJRees and Kampala @EriasLukwago_ met with IOM - UN Migration @AbdikerM and team to discuss
* Strengthening IOM-MMC bilateral partnership with cities
* Evidence based data for policy making
* Ethical recruitment of migrant workers

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

The high level event on #GCM and #GCR complementarity of migrants and refugees at the #RefugeeForum brings collective support from member states, local governments, UN system and stakeholders @AmyEPope @FilippoGrandi @UNmigration @UNMigNetwork @uclg_org @MayorsMigration @Refugees

[Global Cities Hub @globalcitieshub]

Many thanks to GCH partners who've taken part in our Annual retreat yesterday. Great to hear insights from city networks and IOs and their mutual expectations moving towards more inclusive multilateralism

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

At the oldest inter-governmental consultation on migration represented by Senior Officials from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Great to see a session with #Mayors on migrant integration due to unprecedented numbers of #peopleonthemove into cities. @UNmigration #IGS

[IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 @UNmigration]

Today. Tomorrow. Always.

We stand up for migrants.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

92% of ROK population living in cities. The hosts of #APUF8 committed to transformation at city level. This includes the transition to low carbon energy which can address adverse effects of climate change, disasters and environment degradation.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

During the Global Forum on Mayors: reminding ourselves to think globally and act locally, as we look to evolve and prepare for urban regeneration in key areas like electricity, transport, housing etc #SGD11 @globalcitieshub

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

Excited as @UNmigration has its first ever #bosslady @IOMchief takes a seat at THE table today!

[Amy Pope @IOMchief]

I am humbled by the warm welcome from the @UNmigration family.

Your service gives me great hope and inspiration for what we can achieve together to champion the cause of migrants and harness their potential.

#LeaveNoOneBehind

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

At the Forum of Mayors @UNECE @globalcitieshub discussing how we can build and sustain inclusive cities. @UNmigration is committed to working with local governments and people on the move through expanding partnerships, crisis preparedness, response and resilience for migrants.

[Sashini Gomez @sashinigomez]

Back on twitter after years, it was about time 🙃