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What is
International Migrants Day?
December
18 is a day when the international community recognizes
the rights of migrants around the world. The UN General
Assembly approved the International
Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant
Workers and Members of Their Families on December
18, 1990, and the day was officially designated International
Migrants Day by the United Nations in 2000.
In the U.S.,
International Migrants Day is a day when we can express
our support and solidarity with all immigrants. In a
period when national crises have stirred public anxieties
about immigration and when unfair policies and discrimination
against immigrants have intensified we need to call
for respect, tolerance, and justice. December 18 provides
an opportunity to highlight important issues affecting
immigrant communities. It is also a reminder of the
right guaranteed to all migrants by the International
Migrant Convention, and the need for all nations
to approve the convention and adopt its standards.
The National
Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights has initiated
a December 18 Campaign to provide support, resources,
and information to groups who are interested in celebrating
International Migrants Day. This year, there are several
events happening in the U.S., including press conferences,
rallies, protests, and cultural celebrations that highlight
International Migrants Day, and the many issues that
immigrant and refugee communities are facing in the
United States.
How
can my organization participate in International Migrants
Day activities?
Information
on December 18 activities in the U.S.
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Migrant
Rights are Human Rights! 