migrants

South African soldier apprehends illegal migrants from Zimbabwe

Migration policies should protect rather than infringe human rights – Ban

16 December 2011
Migrants are a strong force of progress in their host countries and policies should protect, not infringe their human rights, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says, calling for States to ensure their inalienable rights are not violated.
Sudanese refugees from Blue Nile state cross into western Ethiopia through the Kurmuk border crossing.
UNHCR/P.Rulashe

Secretary-General calls for greater protection of rights of migrants

1 December 2011
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on countries to work together to protect migrants’ rights, adding that they are an important force with an increasing influence in the global economy.
Villawood Immigration Detention Centre outside Sydney, Australia, which houses asylum-seekers.
IRIN (file)

UN rights chief welcomes shift in Australian asylum policy

29 November 2011
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay today welcomed Australia’s newly announced change in its asylum policy to allow some undocumented migrants arriving by boat – currently sent to mandatory detention – to be placed in the community on bridging visas.
General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser

General Assembly President urges end to migration myths

13 October 2011
The President of the General Assembly today urged the world to dispel entrenched myths about immigration and focus on migrants’ contributions to economic development in countries of origin, transit and destination.