Human Rights and Migration: Solutions for A World on the Move

Today the world is experiencing unprecedented levels of displacement, driven by conflict, economic instability and the impacts of climate change. These challenges have brought about a rising amount of irregular and often dangerous migration, exacerbating the increasingly divisive political debate around migrants and migration.

Migration, however, is a permanent reality and a key driver of growth and innovation. Join IOM Director General Amy Pope for a discussion about how safe, orderly, and more efficient migration systems help create well-managed borders, reduce irregular migration and promote shared prosperity.” The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the world’s leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration, committed to the principle that safe and orderly migration benefits migrants, governments, and society.

Amy Pope became Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on 1 October 2023, bringing a wealth of experience in addressing complex migration issues and passion for changing the global narrative about people on the move. She is the first woman to hold the post in IOM’s 73-year history. Before joining IOM, D.G. Pope served as the senior advisor on migration to U.S. President Joe Biden and served as the deputy homeland security advisor to President Barack Obama. While at the White House, Ms. Pope developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to address migration in areas such as countering trafficking in persons, resettling refugees, and vulnerable people, and preparing communities to respond and adapt to climate-related crises. Ms. Pope has also occupied positions at the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Senate and was a partner in the London-based law firm, Schillings. She graduated magna cum laude from the Duke University School of Law with a JD and has a BA in political science (with honors) from Haverford College in Pennsylvania.

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