Overview
The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM) was developed as an effort to address all dimensions of international migration in a holistic and comprehensive way. In the adoption of the GCM, Member States:
- Recognise migration as a fact, a phenomenon that has existed for millennia around the world and will continue to be a feature of our common path and future;
- Recognise the need for international cooperation and to approach migration with a shared vision, in order to deal with some of its more complex challenges while optimising the overall benefits of migration for all, including migrants and their communities;
- Reinforce their obligations under international law, including the principles of non-regression and non-discrimination;
- Commit to respect, protect and fulfil the human rights of all migrants, regardless of their status; and
- Commit to work together to address the risks for individuals and communities in countries of origin, transit and destination.
Since the start of the process in 2016, the AC and other labour rights groups, migrant-and diaspora led organisations, human rights NGOs etc. have mobilised both individually and collectively at all levels to advocate, share information, and provide input into GCM implementation activities such as International Migration Review Forums (IMRFs) which take place every four years and Regional Migration Review Forums (RMFRs) that happen across regions every second year.
Read our Introduction to the GCM brochure here.
See more AC GCM engagement on the dedicated pages below:
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