{"id":2498,"date":"2024-09-25T05:12:13","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T05:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2024-09-25T05:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T05:12:13","slug":"iom-youth-changemakers-initiative-supporting-youth-action-on-migration-worldwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/immigration-services.org\/?p=2498","title":{"rendered":"IOM Youth Changemakers Initiative: Supporting Youth Action on Migration Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iom.int\/sites\/g\/files\/tmzbdl486\/files\/styles\/social_media\/public\/press_release\/media\/2024-09\/sm_youth_allchangemakers_0.jpg?h=9b485a40&#038;itok=c0fAezwx\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">  <\/p>\n<p>Geneva, 24 September \u2013 The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the Youth Changemakers Initiative, empowering ten young leaders globally, who will collaborate closely with IOM offices to advocate on critical issues such as climate mobility, human trafficking, gender equality, health, and countering xenophobia.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Driven by a passion for migration and a commitment to creating meaningful change, IOM\u2019s Youth Changemakers will dedicate the next 11 months to positively impacting their communities. This initiative will provide them with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills, as well as leverage the support of a global network of like-minded peers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe IOM\u2019s Youth Changemakers Initiative is supporting young leaders worldwide to become effective migration advocates and agents of change in their communities,\u201d said IOM Director General Amy Pope.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Of the world&#8217;s 281 million migrants, 87 million of them \u2013 or about 31 percent \u2013 are under the age of 30. In their host communities, young changemakers bring innovative solutions to migration challenges and opportunities, playing a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The selection process for the Youth Changemakers involved two stages. Initially, five young leaders were chosen through a competitive global application process. They were later joined by five African Union (AU)-IOM Migration Youth Ambassadors, selected in 2023 by the IOM Special Liaison Office in Addis Ababa in partnership with the AU Women, Gender and Youth Directorate and the Office of the AU Chairperson\u2019s Youth Envoy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The IOM Youth Changemakers are (in alphabetical order):\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Asha Jhanay Richards, from the United States of America and Jamaica\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Damilola Adeniran, from Nigeria\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0J\u00fcrgen Adam Sanchez, from Mexico\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Kornelius Sembiring, from Indonesia\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Rose Kobusinge, from Uganda\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Sarah Badr, from Egypt\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0S\u00e9rgio Murilo Magalhaes Godinho, from Brazil\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Sheba George, from India\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Valery Bobuin Jr., from Cameroon\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Walter Kasempa, from Zambia\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a first step, each Youth Changemaker will create an individual action plan aimed at raising awareness about migration in ways that are both accessible and relevant to their communities. To support their efforts, IOM will facilitate their participation in key meetings and events, offer training sessions, and provide peer-learning opportunities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Despite their significant contributions to sustainable development, young people remain underrepresented in public policymaking. 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