Elana Wong

Elana Wong is the Coordinator of the Civil Society Mechanism (MSC) for the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD), where she plays a vital role in facilitating dialogue and collaboration among civil society organizations to address migration issues. Recently, she was in the news for her involvement in the planning of the GFMD, which was initially set to be held in Barranquilla, Colombia, before the venue was abruptly changed to Riohacha by President Gustavo Petro, raising concerns about the logistical implications of this decision.