International Migrants Day is an international day observed on 18 December as International Migrants Day appointed by the United Nations General Assembly on December 04,2000 taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world.
On December 18,1990, the General Assembly adopted the international convention on the protection of the rights of migrant workers and members of their families (resolution 45/158)
This day is observed in many countries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations through the dissemination of information on human rights and fundamental political freedoms of migrants, and through sharing of experiences and the design of actions to ensure the protection of migrants
The United Nations proclamation of the International Migrants' Day is an important step, offering a rallying point for everyone across the world who is concerned with the protection of migrants.
The UN invited all UN member states, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations to observe this day by disseminating information on human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants, sharing experiences, and undertaking action to ensure the protection of migrants.
The International Migrants Day is seen firstly as an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by millions of migrants to the economies of their host and home countries, and secondly to promote respect for their basic human rights.
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