The Kazakhstani musician, singer and composer Dimash Kudaibergen has been named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Migration, according to a post by Kudaibergen on his Instagram page.
The UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM) called Dimash “an extremely popular singer in Central Asia and beyond”. The 29-year-old singer is originally from Aktobe, and became a global celebrity after participating in the Chinese musical competition The Singer in 2017.
“Our new regional and national Goodwill Ambassadors are inspiring people around the world. With IOM, they will contribute to improving people’s lives. We welcome you to IOM!” the organization said in a statement.
The United Nations International Organization for Migration is an intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. It was founded in 1951 and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. The organization has 175 member states and eight observer states.
