Global cooperation vital to maximize benefits of migration, says UN envoy
Dec 08, 2017, at 04:19 am
New York, Dec 7(Just Earth News): Commitment and cooperation from the global community is critical to maximize the benefits of migration and to overcome its challenges, said a senior United Nations official at the conclusion of a stocktaking meeting on the Global Compact on international migration.
Media coverage frames public thinking on migrants and migration – UN report
Dec 02, 2017, at 01:58 pm
New York, Dec 2(Just Earth News): Changes in traditional media and growing use of social media are offering new avenues for “migrant-led” media and journalism as well as a unique opportunity for migrants to highlight their concerns and contributions – in their own words – the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said.
African regional consultations on UN global compact on migration begin in Ethiopia
Oct 27, 2017, at 09:53 am
New York, Oct 27(Just Earth News): Although the debate on migration has largely focused on Europe, the global compact being negotiated must be adapted to the realities and peculiarities of each region, including Africa, where more than half of migrants moved to other countries on the continent, a senior United Nations official said Thursday.
In Geneva, UN Member States and experts discuss demographic, economic dimensions of migration
Oct 13, 2017, at 02:04 pm
New York, Oct 13(Just Earth News): United Nations Member States began Thursday in Geneva the sixth thematic session of discussions on the proposed Global Compact on Migration, during which delegates and experts will examine the issue of labour mobility of migrants.
Conflict prevention, migration and terrorism key concerns for EU and member countries at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, underscored that the UN must rise to address many global challenges, including forced displacement and terrorism.
No one country can tackle the problems associated with migration, Libya tells global leaders
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:25 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Recalling the situation in Libya since the 2011 revolution, Faiez Mustafa Serraj, the President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord said that international support is essential to ensure progress in the country.
UN rights chief calls on EU to adopt more ‘humane’ measures on migration
Mar 11, 2016, at 03:01 pm
New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief today reiterated his profound concern about the situation faced by refugees and migrants “in extreme vulnerability,†and urged the European Union to adopt a more humane set of measures on migration at a summit next week.
Deputy UN chief presents new report on global migrant trends
Jan 13, 2016, at 02:52 pm
New York, Jan 13 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Presenting the key finding of the latest United Nations survey on international migrant trends, the UN Deputy Secretary-General on Tuesday stressed that the issue of migration is one of the most challenging and important that the Organization is taking on in the new global landscape.
UN official welcomes EU agreement on plan for Western Balkans migration route
Oct 27, 2015, at 02:42 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): As European leaders met this week to hammer out a 17-point plan of action on the Western Balkans migration route for refugees and migrants fleeing Syria and other strife-torn regions, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees commended the fact that a consensus had been reached.
Turkey: UN deputy chief says response to migration movement being tested
Oct 15, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Oct 15 (IBNS): The world's ability to respond to migration and refugee movement is "being tested as never before," the United Nations deputy chief on Wednesday said speaking at the Global Forum on Migration and Development taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, while recalling some key principles underscored by the UN to address this global challenge.
Ban urges expansion of safe, legal channels of migration
Aug 29, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): In the wake of the grim discovery of the bodies of more than 70 people inside a truck abandoned near Austria’s border with Hungary, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday urged the world to come together to provide comprehensive responses to migration issues, including tackling smugglers and resolving ongoing conflicts, among other root causes.
Ban calls for optimizing benefits for migrants
May 15, 2014, at 06:15 pm
New York, May 15 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday called on all countries to rally around the common goal of creating regular, safe and orderly channels of migration and to optimize the benefits of this phenomenon - for those people crossing borders and for society as a whole.