Migration discussion highlights disconnect with human rights framework

Human Rights Monitor Quarterly on a debate on international migration held by the UN General Assembly.

Migration discussion highlights disconnect with human rights framework

Human Rights Monitor Quarterly on a debate on international migration held by the UN General Assembly.

On 19 May 2011, the President of the General Assembly hosted an Informal Thematic Debate on International Migration and Development (the Debate).1 The Debate was intended to build on the ongoing dialogue on the issue and contribute to the process leading to the second General Assembly High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development in 2013. It brought together Member States, United Nations (UN) agencies, observers, the private sector and numerous non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to consider achievements to date and best practices for promoting migration’s positive contributions to development. The Debate was framed in two interactive panel discussions: the first on the contribution of migrants to development; the second on improving international cooperation on migration and development. Read more...