{"id":32406,"date":"2020-12-05T07:20:07","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T05:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vastuullisuusuutiset.fi\/?p=32406"},"modified":"2020-12-05T16:56:41","modified_gmt":"2020-12-05T14:56:41","slug":"global-agreement-on-migration-taking-root-despite-pandemic-challenge-guterres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vastuullisuusuutiset.fi\/en\/chief-editors-choice\/global-agreement-on-migration-taking-root-despite-pandemic-challenge-guterres\/","title":{"rendered":"Global agreement on migration ’taking root’ despite pandemic challenge: Guterres"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Global Compact for Migration, adopted by countries in 2018 as a comprehensive framework for cooperation on international migration, is \u201ctaking root in promising ways\u201d, the UN Secretary General said on Tuesday. \u201cThe Compact reflects a growing global understanding of the great benefits of human mobility. But it also recognizes that, if poorly managed, migration can generate huge challenges, from a tragic loss of life to rights abuses and social tensions\u201d, said Secretary-General Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, launching his biennial report on the Compact\u2019s implementation. While the coronavirus pandemic heightened challenges and negatively affected more than 2.7 million migrants, particularly women and girls, new practices have emerged to protect those on the move, added Mr. Guterres, in a video message to accompany the launch.<\/p>\n

The Secretary-General outlined initiatives by countries such as extending residence and work permits, regularizing the status of undocumented migrants, and pursuing alternatives to detention. \u201cAnd while some States have suspended returns owing to unsafe conditions, others have made efforts to ensure that those returning or who have been deported are supported\u201d, he said. Noting that \u201cmuch more can and should be done\u201d, the UN chief called for such initiatives to be expanded.<\/p>\n

Mr. Guterres outlined three key recommendations, the first of which is to embrace the spirit of collaboration \u201cno country can address migration alone.\u201d He also said that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the value of migrant labour, urging countries to \u201cmeaningfully\u201d recognize their contributions, through action such as ensuring fair and ethical recruitment; decent work, and access to health care and social protection, without discrimination. Alongside, social inclusion and cohesion should be strengthened between host communities and migrants, and discrimination issues addressed, added the UN chief.<\/p>\n

Highlighting that human diversity is an asset, not a threat, the Secretary-General urged everyone to appreciate the \u201crichness of our differences\u201d while never losing sight of our common humanity and dignity. \u201cWe can draw on the Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular migration to cover better from COVID-19, with greater inclusion and sustainability \u2026 and if we are united, we can make migration work for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Source: The UN<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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