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Related Hashtags | #ActToday, #Migrant |
2024 Date | 18 December 2024 |
2025 Date | 18 December 2025 |
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International Migrants Day in Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for International Migrants Day -Updated
International Migrants Day HistoryInternational Migrants Day aims to recognise the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide. Established by the United Nations (UN), the day promotes the protection of migrants, often the most marginalised and vulnerable members of society. The aim is to ensure that migrants benefit from existing international legal protections, promote integration, and enhance their welfare conditions. International Migrants Day originates from the UN's decision in 1990 when the General Assembly adopted a resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. For South Africa, a country with a long migration history, the day holds specific relevance. The country has a significant asylum seeker and refugee population, with large inflows of economic migrants from other African countries. Despite having progressive policies on migration and asylum on paper, these populations often face human rights abuses and exclusion from critical social services in reality. International Migrants Day provides an opportunity to address these issues, raise awareness, and advocate for change. In South Africa, International Migrants Day is observed through various activities that promote awareness and celebrate the contributions made by migrants. Civil society organizations, rights-based groups, community centres, and educational institutions organize campaigns, cultural events, discussions, and forums. These platforms allow for dialogues around integration, human rights protection, and the celebration of diversity. International Migrants Day is observed annually on December 18th, providing an opportunity for reflection, understanding, and action on migration issues within the South African context. Facts about International Migrants Day
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