Ugochi Daniels
Ugochi Daniels is the deputy director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a specialized agency of the United Nations that provides services and advice concerning migration to governments and migrants alike. In 2024, she was in the news for highlighting the alarming rise in migrant deaths worldwide, stating that the nearly 9,000 fatalities recorded are both 'unacceptable and preventable.' Daniels emphasized the human tragedy behind these statistics, advocating for urgent action to address the preventable nature of these losses and the need for better documentation and support for migrants.
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In October, UN official Ugochi Daniels reported that basic services were 'barely functioning'.
Sudan's government return to capital after nearly 3 years of war
United Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Ugochi Daniels from the IOM highlights the risks faced by women migrants, even those traveling in groups.
Todos los migrantes tienen que pagarles a los traficantes de personas, pero de las mujeres se espera que también paguen con sexo
Uruguay· 2025-12-24
Ugochi Daniels of the IOM discusses the different and riskier experiences of women migrants.
Single women face sexual violenceUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06Ugochi Daniels commented on the increasing number of migrant deaths as an unacceptable tragedy that can be avoided.
Número de mortes nas rotas migratórias bate recorde de quase 9 mil em 2024, alerta ONU
Brazil· 2025-03-21
Ugochi Daniels is the Deputy Director-General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Mais de 8.900 pessoas morreram nas rotas de migração no mundo em 2024
Cabo Verde· 2025-03-21Ugochi Daniels is the Deputy Director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
JT: 2024 metais migracijos keliuose žuvo rekordiškai daug migrantų
Lithuania· 2025-03-21Ugochi Daniels commented on the unacceptable tragedy of increasing migrant deaths worldwide.
Más de 8.900 muertos en las rutas migratorias en 2024: «Es una tragedia»
Venezuela· 2025-03-21Ugochi Daniels is the deputy director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
Record number of people died on migration routes in 2024: UN - World
Pakistan· 2025-03-21