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May 20, 2022 • 13 tweets • 7 min read
The final session of the 1st International Migration Review Forum will be starting at 3pm New York time. Watch it live 📺 media.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…
We will tweeting highlights from the discussion. Follow along using #Migration2022
“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
Happening now ⏰ General Debate of the International Migration Review Forum. You can watch the discussion live: media.un.org/en/asset/k17/k…
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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.
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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.
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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.