It is observed worldwide on 18 December every year. Imagine all these people migrating to a different place with the big vision of making better lives for them-that is what millions in the world today are; this is their story too.
It is on the special day when the United Nations takes note of contributions the migrant community, while paying focus to the challenges it has to face. From cultural diversity to economic growth, the shape of our societies may depend on immigrants.
Their road calls for celebration and commemoration; but so does the proper manner of safeguarding them. Treat them in dignity and respect. And that is what we commemorate today: the day of strength and resilience of migrants.
What is International Migrants Day?
It is International Migrants Day, and the global citizen reminds everyone in the world to call up such efforts on December 18 every year.
On this very day, people raise questions about their plight, rights, and protection in the public eye. It gives an imperative stimulus to all the nations to help one another in their journey of migration safe and fare for one and all.
It speaks about the positive influence immigrants make to the society and economies and, therefore brings people closer to diverse cultures.
History of International Migrants Day
December 4, 2000 The United Nations declared International Migrants Day.
Thus, International Migrants Day would fall on December 18, and it had selected the date because on the 1990 day of its celebration-the day when the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families came about-this day was made specifically to commemorate the very role played by the migrant within the international community to promote their protection.
It is a level of awareness created regarding the plight and contribution of migrants and strengthens co-operation between countries to defeat the problem of migration.
How to Celebrate International Migrants Day
Today, as it so happens, it is International Migrants Day. Commemorating the Day of International Migrants might be a particularly wholesome, inclusive celebration in simple ways.
- Learn and Share: Learn about and inform other migrants’ stories, articles and other important information of relevance from social media.
- Advocate For Migrant Communities: Become a volunteer or make some financial donation toward organizations supporting migrants. They will need lawyers, homes to their hearts, educational opportunities, as well as job training to increase their productivity.
- Attend Events: Organize or host events like cultural festivals, panel discussions, or film screenings that focus on migrant experiences and contributions.
- Advocate for Rights: Advocate for policies and initiatives that ensure the protection of migrant rights. Call your local representatives to voice support for fair treatment and opportunities for migrants.
- Celebrate Diversity: Organize a multicultural gathering with food, music, and traditions from other cultures to celebrate the diversity migrants bring to communities.
- Share Success Stories: Share your community’s success stories in the context of migrants’ achievements and positive contributions.
Do these to help advocate for greater understanding, respect, and support for migrants everywhere.
Quotes for International Migrants Day
Some quotes that reflect the spirit and importance of International Migrants Day are as follows:
- “There is no place called Home.”- Chris Cleave
- “No one leaves home unless home chases you.”- Warsan Shire
- “Migration is in the DNA of humankind. For thousands of years, migration has been a source of dynamism and development.” -António Guterres
- “Some migrant has a story to tell, a family, and a desire for a better future. Let’s listen and learn.” -Unknown
- And never forget that all of us, and you and I most especially, are immigrants, and revolutionists are immigrants.
- The earth flourishes if farmed by other people’s hands. – Unknown
Those slogans might inspire and motivate virtues, such as compassion, understanding, and solidarity for International Migrants Day.
UN Declaration and International Migrants Day
Refers the UN Declaration on International Migrants Day to an international Convention concerning International Convention on the protection of Rights all Migrant Workers members as well as their families on general decisions by the United General assembly as of December 18 1990. A major reason behind this convention would involve human rights and other areas of protection given by different systems against exploitation and fair treatments during their immigration status.
International Migrants Day is annually held on 18 December of every year, commemorating this declaration. This day urges the entire world to remind themselves to defend the rights and dignity of migrants and to raise further awareness on the fate migrants have. This also promotes countries to cooperate and find their solutions in the problems that led to migration discrimination, human trafficking, and labor exploitation.
It is a United Nations declaration that would demand a world that treats its migrants with dignity and equality and recognizes the contribution they give to society. It calls for remembrance of their role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the world.
International Migrants Day 2024 Theme
International Migrants Day falls on 18th December, 2024. It is theme-based as follows:
- ” Honour the Contributions of Migrants, Respect their Rights”.
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Well, it’s indeed a theme that throws very rich contributions made by migrants in various societies and economies around the globe and thus much emphasis does the day lay on both issues of rights and well-being as well.
This theme requires that the message of the UN Secretary General for International Migrants Day 2024 is yet another of a celebratory nature because it refers to the paramount contributions which migrants make towards the various communities, economies, and societies of the world.
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This coincides, in addition to what the World Health Organization underscores regarding health care at all stages of migration, with today’s theme: respect for migrant rights.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
These visions need the rescue of rights and all the advantages to the migrants as well.
Vatican cardinal says Europeans must show mercy to migrants before European elections.
Conclusion
It’s International Migrants Day because it marks good time and acknowledgement for migrants on their contributions to the societies of this world. In this, to everybody’s memory come the problems they face, not to mention rights to be protected.
The theme for 2024 is “Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting their Rights, emphasizing the very importance that migrants have towards economic, social, and cultural development and underlining equal treatment and respect.
This day, being celebrated by all, brings forth awareness, understanding, and solidarity so that migrants are treated with dignity and their voices are heard all around the world.
