The Representative from Kenya called for collaboration on border and health management internationally and
for non-discriminatory testing and treatment for all people, including migrants.
.@AfricaCDC provided inputs from a regional health perspective on the need for universal health care that includes migrants at the Preparedness for the Next Pandemic Side Event.
“People are not inherently vulnerable. They are rendered vulnerable by policy choices.” - representative from @QuakerUNOffice at pandemic preparedness side event
The Representative from the Govt’ of Cambodia shared their experience supporting returning migrants, many without documentation. They formed health & social international teams and ensured #COVID19 prevention, treatment and vaccination for all.
The Representive from the US highlighted the need to invest in technology for better managing migration, moving away from paper-based processes while taking into account data protection and privacy concerns.
The Pandemic Preparedness Side Event was chaired by @MigrationPolicy. Closing remarks were provided by @IOMchief who emphasized the need to learn lessons from the current pandemic to better prepare for future emergencies, building back up trust with the public.
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“This Forum seeks to open spaces for evaluation and action so that the UN can respond to a reality, which demands exceptional action.” - Representative from Peru at the International Migration Review Forum
The Representative from Jordan highlighted his country’s efforts to support the human rights of migrants and help them contribute to sustainable development by enacting an advanced legal framework for migrant workers.
The Representative from Sweden emphasized that a human dimension should live at the heart of all measures taken related to migration, supporting human rights and gender equality.
The Representative from Mauritius shared a best practice from his country where they enacted a Migration and Development Policy, which takes a whole of government and society approach and touches on all migration matters.
Opening the discussion, @UN_PGA noted that this meeting will affirm the importance of the Compact by drawing upon its principles and outlining the challenges in order to strengthen our communities.
Speaking at the International Migration Review Forum, @antonioguterres noted that “migration is a fact of life. In fact, it is as old as human life itself, yet migrants are often vilified.”