ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan
On 11 November, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) conducted an online session for participants of the UNRCCA's Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA), dedicated to migration trends and youth engagement in Central Asia.
Mr. Victor Lutenco, IOM Chief of Mission in Tajikistan, introduced the Organization's mandate and activities and provided an overview of evolving migration patterns at the global and regional levels, with particular attention to Central Asia and the challenges and opportunities associated with migration.
Ms. Oksana Omorkulova, a member of the Central Asia Youth Advisory Board on Migration (CAYAB), presented the Board's activities and its role in facilitating youth engagement in migration-related dialogue and policy discussions.
The presentations were followed by an interactive exchange, during which PDA participants raised questions and discussed migration trends, their implications for the region and opportunities for young people to contribute to addressing migration-related issues.
The session provided PDA participants with insights into IOM's work and practical examples of youth involvement in regional migration discussions.
