Brief history

Migration has many reasons. People want to be safe and have good life. It is hard to leave home. The journey can be dangerous. In 2000, December 18 became the International Migrants Day. Before that, in 1997, some Asian organizations started to fight for the rights of migrants. Now, on December 18, the UN says that all people have rights. In 2006, the UN made a special convention for migrants. It was called the Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers. In September 2016, the UN talked about big movements of people. They said that everyone should help migrants. The New York Declaration says that everyone has rights. There are also goals for 2030. They say that people should have education. This will help them have a good life.

How It’s Celebrated

International Migrants Day is celebrated in different countries in various ways. For example, in some countries, this day is celebrated with concerts, exhibitions and other cultural events. In others, they hold meetings and round tables dedicated to the problems of migrants.

International Migrants Day

Interesting facts

• According to the International Organization for Migration, there are about 281 million international migrants in the world, which is about 3.6% of the world's population.
• Migrants contribute to the economy of receiving countries, filling vacancies that are not attractive to local residents, and sending money to their homelands, which helps to support families and stimulate economic growth.
• Migrants often face discrimination and xenophobia, which can lead to violations of their rights and needs.
• International Migrants Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the problems of migrants and to promote respect for their rights.
• The day reminds us that migrants are an important part of our society and that we should treat them with respect and understanding.