A broad range of factors
continue to determine the movement of people. They are either voluntary or
forced movements as a result of the increased magnitude and frequency of
disasters, economic challenges and extreme poverty or conflict.
Approximately 281 million people were international migrants in 2020,
representing 3.6 per cent of the global population.
All these will
significantly affect the characteristics and scale of migration in the future
and determine the strategies and policies countries must develop in order to
harness the potential of migration while ensuring the fundamental human rights
of migrants are protected.
2021 THEME: HARNESSING
THE POTENTIAL OF HUMAN MOBILITY
Migrants contribute with their knowledge,
networks, and skills to build stronger, more resilient communities. The global
social and economic landscape can be shaped through impactful decisions to
address the challenges and opportunities presented by global mobility and
people on the move.
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and
Regular Migration (GCM) offers the opportunity and guidance to
actualize human mobility and seize the opportunities it presents.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM)
has assisted millions of migrants since it emerged 70 years ago to assist the
vast number of Europeans displaced by the Second World War and continues to
lead the way in promoting a humane and orderly management of migration for the
benefit of all, including the communities of origin, transit and destination.
#migrant #un #hwpl #dpcw_1038 #peace #peace_movement
Today, more people than ever live in a country other
than the one in which they were born.
While many individuals migrate out of choice, many
others migrate out of necessity.
In 2019, the number of migrants globally reached an
estimated 272 million, 51 million more than in 2010.
A thorough post - thank you. ''Today, more people than ever live in a country other than the one in which they were born'' - this is the beauty of migration.
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