On the occasion of International Migrants Day, the Migrant Watch and Skills Revolution Front (MWSRF) in Ghana has underscored its unwavering commitment to advancing regular migration and advocating for policies that empower migrants, as well as the seamless reintegration of returnees in Ghana.
This year’s International Migrants Day theme, “Act Today,” resonates profoundly with the core mission of MWSRF.
“We earnestly call upon all stakeholders within the migration ecosystem to take immediate action in formulating policies and frameworks that enhance the reintegration of returnees and effectively address the challenges associated with irregular migration,” a statement issued to market the World Migrant Day celebration on Monday December 18 said.
The statement added “Our research consistently highlights the pivotal role migrants play in the development of both host and home countries. In light of these findings, we urge policymakers to embrace evidence-based strategies that amplify the positive impact of migration on our society. This necessitates the implementation of skill development initiatives designed not only to meet the demands of the labour market but also to empower migrants, enabling them to make meaningful contributions to their respective communities.
“As we mark International Migrants Day, the Migrant Watch and Skills Revolution Front extends a call for a unified effort from government agencies, civil society organizations, and the private sector. Together, let us forge an inclusive environment that recognizes and harnesses the immense potential of migrants and returnees for the collective benefit of our nation.”
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that migrant workers sent $647 billion back to their families in 2022.
However, the Fund said, the migrants face high fees when sending money to their families.
A migrant worker is a person who migrates within a home country or outside it to pursue work. Migrant workers usually do not have an intention to stay permanently in the country or region in which they work.
“Our Back to Basics video highlights how improved remittance regulation and reduced costs could expand access to finance,” the Bretton Woods Institution said.
On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
Migrant workers sent $647 billion back to their families in 2022. But they face high fees when sending money to their families. Our Back to Basics video highlights how improved remittance regulation and reduced costs could expand access to finance. pic.twitter.com/nS7Ue8vHA7
— IMF (@IMFNews) December 18, 2023
Each year on December 18, the United Nations, through the UN-related agency International Organization for Migration (IOM), uses International Migrants Day to highlight the contributions made by the roughly 272 million migrants, including more than 41 million internally displaced persons, and the challenges they face.
This global event, supported by events organized by IOM’s nearly 500 country offices and sub-offices as well as governmental, international and domestic civil society partners examines a wide range of migration themes, Social Cohesion, Dignity, Exploitation, Solidarity to advocate for migration guided by the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
