UN adopts New York Declaration to address challenges faced by refugees and migrants.
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The United Nations hosted a historic summit for Refugees and Migrants, marking a significant milestone in global efforts to address the challenges faced by displaced individuals. During this meeting, the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants was adopted, creating a framework designed to improve the international response to large movements of refugees and migrants.
The adoption of the New York Declaration was a pivotal step towards developing more comprehensive and responsive mechanisms within the international community. The Declaration reaffirmed the importance of upholding the rights and dignity of refugees and migrants, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility and international solidarity. It laid the foundation for the subsequent development of the Global Compact on Refugees and the Global Compact for Migration.
The New York Declaration outlined several commitments, including the protection of human rights for all refugees and migrants regardless of their status, support for countries that host large numbers of refugees, and efforts to address the root causes of displacement. It also called for the inclusion of refugees and migrants in development agendas, recognizing the significant contributions they can make to the countries that host them.
The adoption of this declaration was a response to growing global displacement trends. According to the UNHCR, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide had reached unprecedented levels, with millions fleeing conflict, persecution, and disasters. The commitments made under the New York Declaration aimed to provide more predictable and sustainable support to those affected, promoting their safety, dignity, and human rights.
By setting the groundwork for the Global Compacts, the New York Declaration facilitated a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to global displacement issues. It encouraged countries to work together in finding solutions for refugees and migrants, ultimately aiming for greater stability and security worldwide.
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Primary Reference: A/RES/71/1: New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants

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