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IOM Spotlight is a podcast series by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that explores the stories, challenges, and ideas shaping the world of migration and humanitarian action. Through in-depth conversations with experts, leaders, and the people behind IOM’s work, the series sheds light on why migration matters — from frontline responses to global policy discussions. Each episode takes listeners inside the issues that define IOM’s mission: saving lives, protecting people on the move, and building a future where migration is safe, orderly, and dignified for all. Subscribe to IOM...

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Spotlight sobre IMRF con Catalina Devandas, Enviada Especial del Director General de la OIM para el Foro de Examen de la Migración Internacional 05.05.2026 7:18

Spotlight on IMRF with Catalina Devandas, Special Envoy of the Director General of the IOM to the International Migration Review Forum 05.05.2026 9:23

Spotlight on IMRF with Jonathan Prentice, Head of the Secretariat, UN Network on Migration 05.05.2026 10:33

Spotlight on IMRF with Frantz Celestin, Regional Director for East Horn and Southern Africa 05.05.2026 7:33

On the Road in Sudan: Eye Witness By The Director General 12.11.2025 11:50

In this episode of Spotlight, Director General Amy Pope travels through Sudan — becoming the first UN principal to visit the country’s capital since the conflict began. On the ground, she meets families displaced by the fighting, listens to stories of loss and resilience, and sees how IOM and its partners are supporting communities amid one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises. Recorded...

Staying & Delivering: Othman Belbeisi on Humanitarian Work and Impact 24.09.2025 12:46

What does it mean to dedicate your life to humanitarian service? Othman Belbeisi, IOM’s Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, shares his journey from a one-month mission at the Jordanian-Iraqi border to more than 20 years of serving people on the move. In this episode, Othman reflects on the challenges and rewards of working in one of the world’s most complex regions, why crises...

Giving Beyond Borders: Muna AbuSulayman on Faith, Philanthropy and Change 02.09.2025 14:45

What happens when generosity meets global action? Muna AbuSulayman joins IOM Spotlight to share how the Islamic Philanthropy Fund is transforming lives—raising millions for displaced communities and ensuring dignity for people on the move. She offers insights on turning faith into impact and shows how Zakat and Sadaqah can reach the most vulnerable, proving giving doesn’t have to wait for Ramadan.