William Lacy Swing Biography

In 2008, William Lacy Swing was chosen to serve as the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) new director general. He began in that position on October 1st, 2008. Ambassador Swing effectively oversaw every aspect of the biggest UN peacekeeping mission in history while serving as the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from May 2003 to January 2008. Mr. Swing managed some of the largest diplomatic missions, international development projects, and humanitarian relief programs in two hemispheres during the course of a lengthy diplomatic career at the US Department of State. He also had a track record of advancing bilateral ties. He has a thorough awareness of the many elements influencing international migration thanks to his diplomatic missions in nations with sizable migrant movements.

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