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The professional account of the Chief of Mission for @IOMIndonesia 🇮🇩 #ForMigration

Jakarta, Indonesia
Joined April 2009
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I was pleased to join an intergenerational dialogue at #UNDay2026 alongside Kornelius Sembiring, IOM Youth Changemaker to discuss the value of UN-Government partnerships and meaningful youth engagement in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future for Indonesia.
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I was pleased to open the panel discussion on #ClimateDisplacement last Friday at #ADEXCO2026 with the Government of Indonesia. This meaningful event emphasized the importance of strengthening data, evidence and collaboration to advance #ClimaterResilience.
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Valuable exchange with Mr. Ky Anh Nguyen and Dr Riyanti Djalante at the ASEAN Secretariat, following endorsement of the European Union-supported initiative. IOM stands ready to support Member States and advance regional resilience under ASEAN’s guidance.
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Pleased to meet with Vice Mayor of Medan H. Zakiyuddin Harahap on 28 August 2026. I expressed my appreciation for the City Government of Medan's longstanding cooperation and humanitarian approach, and look forward to deepening our collaboration on shared priorities.
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Pleased to welcome Bapak Noce Nus Loa, Head of Kesbangpol Kota Kupang, representing Satgas PPLN, to discuss our shared commitment to supporting refugee response efforts in Kupang. Strong partnerships are key to ensuring coordinated support for refugees and host communities alike.
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I was pleased to meet with Vice Minister Christina Aryani KP2MI to reaffirm IOM’s commitment to supporting Indonesia’s efforts on safe migration, labour migration governance and the protection of Indonesian migrant workers. We look forward to continued collaboration. 🤝
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Jeff Labovitz retweeted
Climate change is reshaping disaster risks and human mobility. A joint @BNPB_Indonesia-IOM op-ed in @jakpost explains why disaster management must shift from reactive response to anticipatory action through stronger data and collaboration. 📖 indonesia.iom.int/iombnpbope…
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I was pleased to engage in a productive discussion with the Government of Indonesia last week & reaffirm our appreciation for Indonesia's leadership in advancing the Global Compact for Migration. Together, we remain committed to stronger migration governance that benefits all 🤝
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Jeff Labovitz retweeted
🇮🇩🤝🎓 IOM & @univ_indonesia menandatangani MoU untuk memperkuat kolaborasi pengembangan Risk Index for Climate Displacement (RICD), mendorong kebijakan berbasis data untuk melindungi komunitas rentan dari dampak perubahan iklim. #KetahananIklim #RICD #MobilitasIklim
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Terima kasih sudah memeriahkan perayaan #HariMigranInternasional 2025! 🌍 Mari kita dengarkan pesan-pesan dari para pemangku kepentingan untuk seluruh migran. Terima kasih telah bersama-sama mengakui dan merayakan kisah-kisah luar biasa para migran di sekitar kita
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🌍 Happy International Migrants Day! 📢 Join us tomorrow for an inspiring event that brings voices and stories together.
🌍 Siap rayakan Hari Migran Internasional! IMD 2025 hadir dengan mini talk show, pemutaran film pendek, social bazaar & pertunjukan budaya. 📍 Pos Bloc Jakarta | 📅 19 Des 2025 | ⏰ 09.00–17.00 Acara terbuka untuk umum! #IMD2025 #MyGreatStory #HariMigranInternasional
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Honored to deliver the commencement address at President University yesterday! 🎓 Congrats to all graduates! In a world of change: Listen. Give. Be Good. Your journey starts now—make it count! 🌍 #GraduationDay #Leadership #PresidentUniversity
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Honoured to join the discussion with the Indonesian Anti-Trafficking Task Force in developing the National Action Plan on Trafficking Handling and Prevention 2025-2029. Looking forward for a continued collaboration and enhanced synergies in the fight against trafficking.
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Today we welcomed students from @presidentuniv's International Relations program for an insightful visit to IOM Indonesia as part of their International Migration class. Great discussions on migration and global cooperation! #IOMIndonesia #InternationalMigration #Education
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Grateful to open the Multistakeholder Kick-Off Meeting for Indonesia’s GCM Implementation with MOFA, on behalf of the @UNMigNetwork, alongside Bapak Tri Tharyat, Director General of Multilateral Cooperation.
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We hope this meeting helps inform Indonesia’s progress towards the #IMRF 2026. The @UNMigNetwork stands ready to support the Government of Indonesia in achieving its 2045 development targets.
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Jeff Labovitz retweeted
IOM dan Fakultas Psikologi @undip menandatangani perjanjian kerja sama untuk memperkuat kolaborasi di bidang pendidikan, penelitian, dan pengabdian masyarakat—memperluas akses pendidikan bagi pengungsi & mendorong riset bersama. 🌍🤝 #UntukMigrasi #PendidikanInklusif
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Honored to deliver the Keynote Speech at the Global Millennial Model United Nations 2025 last Friday in Bintaro 🇮🇩✨ An inspiring evening with 350+ aspiring diplomats, united by the theme Beyond Borders, Beyond Limits. #GMMUN2025 #YouthLeadership #IOMIndonesia #DiplomacyInAction
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🧠 Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay — a reminder that mental well-being matters every day. Let’s normalize rest, support, and asking for help. Your mind deserves care too. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma
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Jeff Labovitz retweeted
IOM hadir dalam pertemuan dengan @bps_statistics dan @UNinIndonesia mengenai pembaruan statistik umum Indonesia. IOM menegaskan kembali komitmennya untuk memajukan Satu Data Migrasi International (SDMI), untuk tata kelola data migrasi dan pencapaian Tujuan #GCM 1
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