Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State
On International Migrants Day, we recognize the hundreds of millions of migrants living outside of their home countries. It is imperative that countries expand lawful pathways, protect vulnerable migrants, promote inclusion, and advance policies and processes to promote safe, orderly, and humane migration. The United States is committed to leading these efforts globally.
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Topics: Human Rights and Democracy, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance, Science, Technology, and Innovation
The Secretary of State
President Biden has appointed former Ambassador David Satterfield as the Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues. Special Envoy Satterfield will lead U.S. diplomacy to urgently address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including work to facilitate the provision of life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people and promote the safety of civilians, in coordination with the United Nations and U.S. partners. He will lead a whole-of-government campaign to mitigate
Topics: Countering Terrorism, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance
The United States welcomes Amy E. Pope’s appointment as the new Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Ms. Pope, who took on her new role October 1, is the first woman to lead this critical international organization in its more than 70-year-old history.
As we face the challenges presented by historic levels of migration and displacement around the world, IOM is an essential partner of the United States in promoting safe
Topics: Climate and Environment, Global Health, Refugee and Humanitarian Assistance