Unlocking the Positive Impact of Migration on Sustainable Development to Recover Better, Faster and Stronger from COVID-19
Agency/Organisers
United Nations Network on Migration (UNNM)
Languages
Arabic;
Chinese;
English;
French;
Russian;
Spanish
Year
2021
Cross-Cutting Theme(s)
People-Centred;
International Cooperation;
National Sovereignty;
Rule of Law and Due Process;
Sustainable Development;
Human Rights;
Gender Responsive;
Child-Sensitive;
Whole-of-Government Approach;
Whole-of-Society Approach
Topic
COVID-19;
Governance
Related Sustainable Development Goals and Global Compact for Migration Objectives
At the 2021 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) the United Nations Network on Migration calls on all States to harness the contributions of migrants as enablers of sustainable development and enhance cooperation to ensure safe, orderly and regular migration. This involves full respect for human and labour rights and the humane treatment of migrants, regardless of migration status, as outlined in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM). This historic compact is grounded in and contributes to achieving all Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that we leave no one behind.
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