Maria Emma E. T. M. de Sousa (UN Special Representative for Migration)

Maria Emma E. T. M. de Sousa is the United Nations Special Representative for Migration, responsible for leading efforts to promote safe, orderly, and humane migration worldwide. She works with governments, organizations, and communities to address migration challenges, protect migrants' rights, and develop policies that support integration and development. Her role involves advocating for fair treatment of migrants, coordinating international cooperation, and ensuring migration issues are prioritized on global agendas. Essentially, she acts as the UN's key advocate and facilitator for managing migration in a way that benefits both migrants and societies.