Islamabad: International Migrants Day is being observed today.
🔹 To study
— United Nations (@UN) December 18, 2023
🔹 To work
🔹 To reunite with family
🔹 To escape poverty
🔹 To find safety & more
There are many reasons why people choose to migrate.
Monday is #MigrantsDay: https://t.co/e2dAYeQA5x via @UNmigration pic.twitter.com/yhHCqtXwBo
Theme for this year is “Act today”.
Monday is #MigrantsDay, an opportunity to celebrate the millions of migrants that are integral members of the societies in which they live, and their contributions to both their home & host countries. https://t.co/sgbvNCKyiC pic.twitter.com/cAySdw4ePw
— United Nations (@UN) December 18, 2023
In his message on the day, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres highlighted the urgent need for safe migration governance rooted in solidarity, partnership, and respect for human rights.