International Migrants Day- December 18th

December 19, 2023

International Migrants Day is observed on December 18^th to recognise the contributions of migrants and highlight the challenges they face.
The day sheds light on the socio-economic realities of migrants around the world.
On 4 December 2000, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed December 18 as International Migrants Day.
- On the same day in 1990, UNGA had adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
The theme for International Migrants Day 2023 is “Promoting Safe Migration.”