Under the overcall framework of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA), IOM's Diaspora Engagement team and Gender and Diversity Unit at Headquarters co-developed a paper on "Empowering Diaspora Voices: Inclusive Strategies and Global Impact".

In this ninth edition of the newsletter, we spotlight the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC), as well as the first GDPA Institutional Steering Committee Meeting, The 4th Global Diaspora Week, the Young Diaspora Leaders Initiative 2025, and relevant event updates from the Asia-Pacific, Italy, Montenegro, Belgium and Luxembourg, as well as Washington DC.

La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM), el programa IBER-RUTAS, "Fortaleciendo rutas de derechos e interculturalidad en la migración iberoamericana", invitan a participar en el 2025 Segundo Concurso de Fotografía iDiaspora, bajo el tema Clic POR EL Cambio: Innovaciones de la Diáspora en Soluciones para la Salud, el Clima, el Género y la Juventud. 

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the IBER-RUTAS program, "Strengthening routes of rights and interculturality in Ibero-American migration", invite to participate in the 2025 Second iDiaspora Photo Contest, under the theme Click for Change: Diaspora Innovations in Health, Climate, Gender & Youth. 

Building on the success of the first Young Diaspora Leaders Initiative in 2022, iDiaspora and IOM are proud to launch its second edition. This initiative aligns with the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance (GDPA)’s youth-focused priorities, aiming to amplify the voices and impact of young diaspora leaders worldwide. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire other young members of transnational communities to step into leadership roles and contribute to sustainable development across the globe.

Noel C. G. Newman is a seasoned professional with over seven years of experience in Youth Development, Girls Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, and the Commercialization of Education in Financial Services. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Under 30 CEOs Africa, a youth-led business consultancy operating in Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and The Gambia, providing opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, skills development, and innovation.

John Paul Ricafort Alcalá, a second-generation immigrant born in Spain to Filipino parents, currently resides in Barcelona. He was instrumental in assisting Fr. Lino de Castro in establishing the Parish Youth Council (PYC) at the Parroquia De la Inmaculada Concepción y San Lorenzo Ruiz. Through his leadership and commitment, the PYC has become a vital platform for engaging Filipino youth in the Catholic faith and preserving cultural traditions, such as the Flores de Mayo.

Tamar Kvlividze is a dynamic young leader and education specialist from Georgia. A graduate of Tsinghua University, she was honored as a Young Ambassador by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia for two consecutive years. Tamar has spearheaded over 20 initiatives aimed at uniting the Georgian diaspora, promoting her country, and fostering peaceful international relations—engaging over 500 participants in person and reaching hundreds of thousands through online platforms.