Senior Regional Policy and Liaison Officer @UNmigration. Former Knowledge Mgmt and Learning Expert @igadsecretariat. Tweets do not represent views of employer.
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Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Delighted to meet with VP Sebastien Pillay of the Republic of Seychelles to discuss strengthening our partnership on climate mobility, disaster risk management + migration governance.
Together, we are advancing solutions that build resilience and promote well-governed migration.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
It was a pleasure to meet Hon. @BarryFaure, Seychelles' Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, to reaffirm our strong partnership and discuss deeper cooperation on migration governance, labour mobility, diaspora engagement, climate mobility and migrant protection.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
It was an honour to meet with Hon. Fabrice Gilles David, Junior Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy & Fisheries of Mauritius.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Pleased to meet my brother H.E. @DrWorkneh Together IOM and @Igadsecretariat are stepping up our joint efforts on climate action, stronger migration governance & solutions that make a real difference for our communities affected by climate change
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
A productive exchange with Hon. Dickson Matembo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security of Zambia, at #IMRF2026.
I commend Zambia's strong commitment to safe migration, data systems and protection of vulnerable migrants.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
📍 Tadjourah, Djibouti | IGADMigration
📣IGAD Advances Regional Dialogue on Irregular Migration Along the Eastern Route
At the High-Level Technical Experts Meeting on migration along the Eastern Route (Red Sea Route crisis), Amb @meigague, Director @IGADHealthS, highlighted the urgent need for a collective response to one of the world’s most dangerous and neglected migration corridors.
He stressed the importance of a coordinated and inclusive approach involving IGAD Member States, as well as countries of transit and destination, including Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
The Eastern Route, linking the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula via the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, remains a strategic corridor—but also a high-risk route marked by trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, and frequent loss of lives.
He also recalled key legal and policy frameworks guiding regional action, including the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, the African Union Agenda 2063, and the Migration Policy Framework for Africa.
👉 He called for strengthened regional cooperation and concrete action to ensure safe, orderly, and rights-based migration governance.
IGAD Advances Regional Dialogue on Irregular Migration Along the Eastern Route
This morning in Tadjourah, Djibouti, the IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary, H.E. @MAWareSO, together with Djibouti’s Minister of Interior, H.E. Said Nouh Hassan, launched the High Level Technical Experts’ Meeting on Irregular Migration and Migration Management along the Eastern, Red Sea Route.
The consultative meeting, attended by the IGAD Committee of Ambassadors and the Ambassador of Yemen to Djibouti, follows the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Migration, held in Nairobi in October 2025, which mandated the IGAD Secretariat to facilitate dialogue and consensus on this critical issue.
Through this dialogue, convened in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Djibouti, the European Union and Sweden, IGAD is supporting efforts to address the suffering, exploitation, smuggling, trafficking and loss of life associated with the perilous journey across the Red Sea, driven by social, economic and security challenges in the region.
#RisingWithIGAD #OneRegionOneFuture
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
At the Technical Experts Meeting in Tadjoura, Djibouti, H.E. Said Nouh Hassan, Minister of Interior of Djibouti and Chair of IGAD, called for stronger regional cooperation to address irregular migration along the Eastern Route.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
IGAD, the Government of Djibouti, IOM, the European Union, SIDA, and partners have convened in Tadjourah, #Djibouti, for a technical experts meeting on irregular migration, trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and safe migration governance along the Eastern Route.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Great to be at the 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration. The Forum marks an important step forward in how we approach labour mobility, engaging countries of destination as active partners in the process.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Today, I addressed the opening of the Technical Working Group Meeting of the 7th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration at Speke Resort Munyonyo. I reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to work with Member States to keep migration a positive force for development and cooperation.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
🇲🇺Mauritius validates its National Diaspora Policy — a major step toward structured engagement with Mauritians worldwide. Proud that IOM supported this milestone, building on consultations launched in 2025. #diasporapartnerships | #SustainableDevelopment.
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Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
IOM and the @IGADsecretariat co-convened Member States of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development for an inception workshop supported by @UEaDjibouti on a Whole-of-Route approach to implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in the region.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Glad to moderate today’s discussion at the Biannual Meeting on the UN Regional Prevention and Integration Strategy for the Horn of Africa, with insights from Raquel Leandro (UNDP).
Youth engagement is a core investment in governance, social cohesion, and long-term stability.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Great to host a panel at the International Dialogue on Migration. Properly governed migration is a strategic asset, unleashing the region's financial, intellectual, social & cultural power. The forum shows how well-managed migration can drive innovation, investment & growth.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
The 25th Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa marked 25 years of partnership between IOM, SADC and its Member States, working together to advance safe, regular and dignified migration.
IOM remains committed to supporting SADC in ensuring migration is a choice, not a necessity.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Ministers from across Southern Africa, IOM, UNICEF & civil society concluded #MIDSA 2025 in Victoria Falls with renewed commitment to strengthen regional migration cooperation.
Six key actions will guide safe, orderly & inclusive migration, marking 25 years of collaboration.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Honoured to open the technical & ministerial sessions of the Migration Dialogue for Southern Africa in Victoria Falls 🇿🇼.
Member States, IOM & partners are shaping action on climate mobility, labour migration, data & child protection, advancing safe, regular & orderly migration.
Dr Abdi Hersi retweeted
Strengthening ties for #Africa’s development.
IOM and @AfDB_Group have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen migration governance, diaspora engagement, and responses to displacement, placing human mobility at the heart of Africa’s growth & resilience. iom.int/ZM3
