Migration and Development

 UNHCR is firmly committed to the 2030 Agenda, and engages in the global debate on migration and development to ensure that refugees and other displaced persons are included in this effort.

In particular, in respect of asylum and migration, the 2030 Agenda:

-Highlights the impact of humanitarian crises and forced displacement of people on development progress;

-Calls for the empowerment of vulnerable groups, including migrants;

-Calls for access by all these categories of persons, including migrants, to life-long learning opportunities;

-Recognizes the positive contribution of migrants for inclusive growth and sustainable development;

-Commits to eradicating of all forms of discrimination and violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation;

-Calls for the protection of labor rights and promotion of safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women;

-Cromotes the facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies

-Promotes, by 2020, the enhancement of a capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts.

Migration can help both home and host countries. When migrants work abroad, they send money home to their families. This money helps children go to school and improves life in poor areas. The World Migration Report 2024 says migrants sent 831 billion US dollars in 2022. This is a big help for many countries. Migrants also share ideas, skills, and culture. They make societies more open and connected. Migration can build bridges between countries and people. Governments should support safe migration and fair work for migrants. This helps everyone grow together.

References

 1. International Organization for Migration (IOM). (2024). World Migration Report 2024.

2. World Bank. (2023). Remittances Data.

3. https://www.unhcr.org/what-we-do/protect-human-rights/asylum-and-migration/migration-and-development