Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM (@iori

Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM

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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM

@iori_IOM

🇺🇳@UNmigration #IOM Regional Director for #Asia and the #Pacific, promoting safe, orderly and regular #migration for all.

Bangkok, Thailand

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Joined September 2024

Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Nov 8, 2024
Excited to join @UNmigration #IOM as Regional Director for #Asia-#Pacific! Ready to support protection of #migrants, solutions to #displacement, #climate action, regular migration pathways, across this dynamic region and beyond. Honored to work with such dedicated colleagues!🙏🏻
IOM Asia-Pacific
@IOMAsiaPacific
Nov 8, 2024
We are very pleased to announce that Iori Kato has rejoined IOM as our Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific! Before taking this role, Iori has spent the last 20 years working in UNDP, IOM and UNFPA. A very warm welcome back, Iori. Please follow him at @iori_IOM
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Aug 8, 2025
Among the tens of thousands returning to #Afghanistan daily are #pregnant women. At Islam Qala, @UNFPA emergency maternity clinic—part of the @IOMAfghanistan-led Border Consortium Reception Center—is providing life-saving care for those who can’t wait to reach final destination.
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Aug 5, 2025
Just visited @IOMAfghanistan-supported Reception Center in Islam Qala, with #IOM Chief of Staff Mohammed @AbdikerM. The scale of Afghans’ returns is staggering, arriving with so little, so tired. Urgent funding is needed to support dignified returns and sustainable reintegration.
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Jul 4, 2025
Honored to call on Hon. Foreign Minister @HMVijithaHerath at @MFA_SriLanka🇱🇰 Congratulated FM on #SriLanka becoming a #GCM Champion. @IOMSLandMV is committed to continued support to #migration governance, labor mobility, #border & maritime security, anti-human #trafficking, HDPN!
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Aug 8, 2025
“As the Lead of the Border Consortium, #IOM is doing everything it can, but right now we can only assist 1 in 10 people in need. #Afghanistan must not be forgotten,” appeals Chief of Staff Mohammed @AbdikerM witnessing tens of thousands of returns a day.
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IOM Warns of Mass Returns to Afghanistan, Urges Immediate Funding to Scale Up Response
Geneva/Kabul, 7 August 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urgently calling for international support as Afghanistan faces one of the largest return movements in recent...
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Dec 4, 2024
Thrilled to meet with our incredible #IOM Chiefs of Mission across the #Asia #Pacific region! 🌏 Their dedication and expertise drive @UNmigration’s Strategic Plan implementation to protect & empower #migrants and promote regular pathways, for a more inclusive, resilient future👏🏻
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Jun 30, 2025
Pleased to join @IOMSLandMV @KristinBParco with 🇲🇻@HomeMinistryMV in the inauguration of the #MigrantWorker Resource Center in Malé and the MigrantConnect Portal, supported by #IOM. These initiatives support the wellbeing of migrant workers contributing to the #Maldives’ growth👍🏻
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Dec 6, 2024
Happy birthday🇺🇳@UNmigration #IOM! On 5 December 1951 at International Conference on Migration in Brussels, PICMME was founded, which later evolved into the International Organization for Migration. 73 years on, we remain committed to promote safe, orderly and regular migration!
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Jul 3, 2025
🇱🇰 Impressive visit to Beruwala Harbour & Fisheries Ministry to observe ⛴️Vessel Monitoring System #VMS in action and hand over IT equipment to Hon. Secretary. With🇦🇺support🙏🏻@IOMSLandMV is strengthening #maritime security, combating IUU fishing, promoting sustainable #fisheries!
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Dec 16, 2024
Glad to be part of the launch today of the 2024 Asia-Pacific #Migration Report by @UNESCAP on behalf of 🇺🇳Regional @UNMigNetwork, ahead of International #Migrants Day #IMD2024!👏🏻 APMR discusses ways to accelerate implementation of Global Compact for Migration #GCM in Asia-Pacific
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Nov 10, 2024
🇰🇭In Phnom Penh, I had the privilege of connecting with @IOMCambodia headed by COM @NellieGhusayni. Our colleagues are dedicated to supporting the nation’s efforts at promoting humane & regular migration, protecting dignity & wellbeing of migrants, towards a resilient Cambodia👏🏻
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
May 9, 2025
Grateful and inspired to meet the dedicated 🇱🇦@IOMLaoPDR team today at 🇺🇳UN House in Vientiane🙏🏻 We discussed how best to expand partnerships and stay fit to purpose to continue promoting safe, orderly and regular #migration amidst the country’s journey from LDC to MIC!
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Nov 27, 2024
Honored to open the Annual Coordination Meeting of #IOM’s Asia Regional Migration Program Phase 12, with the funding partner 🇺🇸@StatePRM-IM Deputy Director Ms Leana Lopez🙏🏻 Since 2007, #AsiaRMP has advanced #migration governance, partnerships & crisis response in 12 countries👏🏻
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Iori Kato🇺🇳IOM
@iori_IOM
Nov 12, 2024
🌏Inspired to interact with Chiefs of Mission working in countries where the new @UN “Common Back Office” initiative is rolled out. This first global #CBO workshop held in Bangkok showcased #IOM’s commitment to advancing business efficiency as “One UN”🇺🇳
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