International Migrants Day

MENAMIRD y MOSCTHA - Documento de prensa

La Mesa nacional para las Migraciones y Refugiados en República Dominicana (MENAMIRD) y el Movimiento Socio Cultural para los Trabajadores Haitianos, Inc. (MOSCTHA),  quienes junto a otras instituciones conmemoran el día internacional del trabajador migratorio y sus familiares,  el cual fue adoptado por la ONU en el año 1990, en el marco de la convención internacional para la protección de los derechos de los trabajadores migrantes y sus familias,   a pesar de que Republica Dominicana  es un país, de entrada y salida de migrantes,  no la ha ratificado.

IMD Statement from KISA in Cyprus

The escalation of the economic crisis during the past year has brought migrants third country nationals to a very difficult position since the shrinkage of the economy along with the demagoguery of the presidential candidates and their support groups have produced a very dangerous climate. Moreover, in view of the economic crisis, there is an attempt to violate the legal framework for human rights and the right to equal treatment as it is regulated by the European acquis.

Stranded at the Border: Migrants and Refugees Trapped in a No Man’s Land

On the occasion of the International Migrants Day, the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN) calls on the international community to act out on the dramatic situation of migrants and refugees stranded at the border between Algeria and Morocco.[i] The EMHRN takes this opportunity to draw attention to the deteriorating living conditions forthis mixed population, while expressing deep concern about continu

Journée internationale des migrants : pleins feux sur le désert du Ténéré

lors que la Libye vient d’annoncer la fermeture de ses frontières au sud, une équipe d’Alternative espaces citoyens témoigne de la situation des migrants dans le désert du Ténéré au Niger. 

Statement by EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström on International Migrants Day

"Migration is part of our past, present and future. It has always been, and always will be a part of what makes Europe, and if looked upon as an opportunity rather than a threat, migration can help us grow stronger – economically, culturally and morally.

I believe we must see immigration as an asset giving an individual the opportunity to improve their life, whilst allowing European countries to strengthen their economies.

La CSI advierte de los grandes riesgos a los que se enfrentan los trabajadores migrantes

El número de trabajadores y trabajadoras migrantes que ejercen su profesión en condiciones peligrosas sigue aumentando año tras año, advierte la Confederación Sindical Internacional con ocasión del Día Internacional del Migrante que la ONU celebra el 18 de diciembre.

Sharan Burrow, Secretaria General de la Confederación Sindical Internacional, ha dicho que millones de trabajadores/as migrantes de todo el mundo se encuentran trabajando fuera del marco del derecho laboral internacional. Se les deniegan los derechos de los que disfruten otros trabajadores.

ITUC warns of high risks facing migrant workers on International Migrant Workers Day

The number of migrant workers working in perilous conditions is growing each year warns, the International Trade Union Confederation as the UN marks International Migrants Day on 18 December.

Sharan Burrow, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation, said millions of migrant workers all around the world work outside of international labour law. They are denied the same rights as others workers.

From labourers, construction workers, domestic workers to administrators, migrant workers are in many industries in most countries of the world.

La CSI donne l’alerte sur les risques auxquels sont exposés les travailleurs migrants

Alors que les Nations unies s’apprêtent à célébrer la Journée internationale des migrants ce 18 décembre, la Confédération syndicale internationale (CSI) s’alarme du nombre croissant de travailleurs migrants exposés à des conditions de travail dangereuses.

Comme l’a rappelé Sharan Burrow, Secrétaire générale de la CSI, des millions de travailleurs migrants dans le monde sont exclus du droit international du travail. Ils ne bénéficient pas des mêmes droits que les autres catégories de travailleurs.

Georgetown Law Releases International Migrants Bill of Rights

A group of students, alumni and scholars from Georgetown University Law Center has released theInternational Migrants Bill of Rights (IMBR), a first-of-its-kind universal declaration of human rights for all categories of international migrants. The timing of the release coincides with International Migrants Day, Tuesday, December 18.

We migrate to live, no more deaths, no more missing people!

The global day of action against racism and for the rights of migrants, refugees and displaced people is happening right now.

For the second time we will try to unite all that achievements, highlightening especially the tragedy that happens on the borders, where thousands of migrants die and disappear
every day. You can access more information on the activities by clicking here

December 18 es una ONG en status consultivo especial con el Consejo Económico y Social de Naciones Unidas.

El apoyo financiero para gastos operacionales es proporcionado por Oxfam Novib (Países Bajos). Ocasionalmente, otras entidades proveen financiación para actividades especiales.

December 18 es un Centro Internacional de Recursos sobre los Derechos Humanos de los Migrantes. Si está interesado en ser voluntario haga click aquí.