EVENTS: On December 18th, the UN Migration, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Migrants and the specialized agencies will host a webinar to mark the International Migrants Day 2024 from the IOM Headquarter in Switzerland.
On December 18th, the WHO/Europe will mark the International Migrants Day by joining the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in a call to help people find safety and opportunity by supporting their access to health services at every step of their migration journey. International Migrants Day is marked each year to advocate for migrants’ rights, including their right to health.
On December 06th, 2024, 14:00 – 16:30 UTC +7, the UNESCAP have hosted a conference at the United Nations Conference Center, Bangkok, Thailand. The observance of International Migrants Day 2024 in Asia and the Pacific is co-organized by ESCAP and the Regional United Nations Network on Migration for Asia and the Pacific. It will feature the launch of the Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024, a comprehensive United Nations system-wide assessment of the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration in Asia and the Pacific and a preview of the preparations for the Second Asia-Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration, scheduled to take place at the United Nations Conference Center from 4 to 6 February 2025. The event will provide an opportunity for member States, stakeholders and United Nations entities in the region to reflect on the implementation of the Global Compact for Migration and discuss regional priorities. Get the Concept Note, the flyer and the Agenda programme!
FESTIVAL: Health for All Film Festival - In 2024, WHO will continue to celebrate the power of audiovisual storytelling for health with all those interested in public health narratives! The 5th Health for All Film Festival calls for submissions from 1 November 2023 to 31 January 2024. This year, there is a Special Migrants and Refugees Health Film Prize. We invite public health institutions from around the world, non-governmental organizations, communities, activists and students in public health, film schools, and other relevant domains to submit their original short films that shed light on the impact of migration and displacement on the physical and mental health and well-being of people on the move. Short films can also raise awareness on the rights and unique health needs of these populations, and showcase how access to health care for these populations contributes to their better health and well-being. Independent filmmakers, production companies, and TV broadcasters are also invited to participate. A multilingual social media kit with visuals is also available at the bottom of the page to further promote this call and invite submissions of short films on migrants and refugees health before 31 January 2024. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Health for All Film Festival website.
PUBLICATION: The World Migration Report 2024 reveals latest global trends and challenges in human mobility. Get the WORLD MIGRATION REPORT 2024!
On International Migrants Day, we celebrate the contributions millions of migrants make to communities, economies and countries around the world. But today is also a day to remind ourselves of the challenges migrants can face — from prejudice and discrimination, to outright violence and abuse, to the unimaginable cruelty of human trafficking. These challenges are made worse by the rising tide of mis and disinformation and hate speech which sows division and distorts the valuable contributions migrants are making each and every day. As a global community, we must summon our common humanity, and work to reverse these harmful trends. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted six years ago, provides concrete solutions to protect migrants at every step of their journeys and continue expanding rights-based pathways for migration. And through the recently adopted Pact for the Future, the countries of the world re-committed to strengthening international partnerships and global cooperation for safe, orderly and regular migration. Today and every day, let’s stand up for the rights of all migrants and work to create safe, humane and inclusive migration.
United Nations Secretary-General.
Statement of Ms. Amy Pope, IOM Director-General on International Migrant’s Day 2024; December 18th.
Today, we proudly celebrate International Migrants Day. This day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to highlight the increasingly complex environment in which migration occurs. Conflicts, climate-related disasters and economic pressures continue to drive millions of people from their homes in search of safety or simply opportunity. This last year, we saw record levels of internal displacement, rising humanitarian needs across ongoing and new crises, and, tragically, the highest-ever death toll of migrants in transit. Yet alongside these challenges, are stories of resilience, progress and hope. Where safe and well-managed migration holds extraordinary potential. Migrants play critical roles in labor markets, filling skills gaps, driving innovation and entrepreneurship, and addressing demographic challenges in aging societies. Migrants boost economic growth and provide a lifeline to families and communities back home, driving development. To harness this potential and meet rising humanitarian needs worldwide, IOM is launching its Global Appeal for 2025. This vital funding will support IOM programming across more than 170 countries and territories, with a goal of reaching more than 101 million people. IOM’s work will continue to focus on our three key strategic objectives:
Today, we proudly celebrate International Migrants Day. This day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to highlight the increasingly complex environment in which migration occurs. Conflicts, climate-related disasters and economic pressures continue to drive millions of people from their homes in search of safety or simply opportunity. This last year, we saw record levels of internal displacement, rising humanitarian needs across ongoing and new crises, and, tragically, the highest-ever death toll of migrants in transit. Yet alongside these challenges, are stories of resilience, progress and hope. Where safe and well-managed migration holds extraordinary potential. Migrants play critical roles in labor markets, filling skills gaps, driving innovation and entrepreneurship, and addressing demographic challenges in aging societies. Migrants boost economic growth and provide a lifeline to families and communities back home, driving development. To harness this potential and meet rising humanitarian needs worldwide, IOM is launching its Global Appeal for 2025. This vital funding will support IOM programming across more than 170 countries and territories, with a goal of reaching more than 101 million people. IOM’s work will continue to focus on our three key strategic objectives:
Saving lives and protecting people on the move; Driving solutions to displacement and supporting pathways for safe, regular and orderly migration. At IOM, we're committed to maximizing the impact of every dollar – improving efficiency, partnering locally, and leveraging data to better plan and respond to evolving needs. Together, we can continue building a world where migration is safe, orderly, and beneficial – for everyone.
Ms Amy Pope, IOM Director General.
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