WFP, AU, others hail Amy Pope as she takes over as IOM DG

UN World Food Programme (WFP), the African Union and other organizations and individuals across the globe have continued to congratulate Amy Pope as she takes over as the Director General of International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Amy Pope, an American, is taking over from Antonio Vitorino, a Portuguese.

Cindy Mcain, Executive Director World Food Program in her message said: My warmest congratulations and best wishes to Amy Pope @IOMchief for taking up duties as the first woman to lead @UNmigration.

With both displacement and hunger at record highs, our partnership is more important than ever. I look forward to our continued collaboration!

AU Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development in its message said: “On behalf of H.E @AmbSamate ! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to you; @AmyEPope as the 1️⃣st woman #DG @UNmigration. We are optimistic of a continued stronger partnership. Looking forward to welcoming you to the @_AfricanUnion in the first week of your tenure.

Kristin Dadey IOM Deputy Chief of Staff: Today is historic as we welcome @AmyEPope as the first female Director General of @UNmigration. I am honored to serve as her Deputy Chief of Staff💙.

Abibatou Wane IOM Chief of Mission Ethiopia: Warm welcome to our new DG @IOMchief , @IOMEthiopia look forward to advancing the migration agenda under your leadership.

Ash Carl: @IOMRwanda is thrilled to welcome @AmyEPope as our new Director-General. We look forward to the inspiration that our new @IOMchief will bring to the organization and her passion for ensuring that we are people-centred in our work