International Migrants Day 2024: Know the date, history, theme, and significance

🌏 On #MigrantsDay, we celebrate contributions of migrants worldwide and stand for their rights.

Respecting & protecting these rights is the foundation for inclusive societies and effective migration governance.

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— United Nations ESCAP (@UNESCAP) December 18, 2024

International Migrants Day 2024: Date and Theme

International Migrants’ Day is annually marked on 18 December, and in 2024, it will be observed on Wednesday, under the theme stated by the European Parliament, ‘Honouring the contributions of migrants and respecting their rights.’

The theme raises awareness about migrants’ exploitation while highlighting migrants’ positive contributions to society.

Additionally, it emphasises the importance of upholding human rights and ensures that migration policies are fair, inclusive, and protective of migrants’ dignity.

International Migrants Day 2024: History and Significance

International Migrants Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2000, in response to the growing number of migrants across the world, in addition to, marking the establishment of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, adopted by the United Nations in 1990, that came into force in 2003.

This convention aimed to enhance the protection of migrant workers and their families, ensuring that their rights are upheld regardless of their status or location.

By focusing on this, International Migration Day aims to foster a more compassionate and equitable world where the contributions of migrants are acknowledged and their challenges addressed.