Every year on December 18, people around the world celebrate International Migrants Day 2023.

This is a time to recognize and value the important accomplishments migrants make while also bringing attention to the problems they face.

This day is a reminder to think about and celebrate the important roles that millions of migrants play in the growth of both the countries where they come from and the countries where they go to.

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The theme for International Migrants Day 2023

The theme for 2023’s International Migrants Day is “Promoting Safe Migration.” As part of this theme, the UN asks all countries to say they will protect the human rights of all refugees, no matter what their legal status is.

The goal is to actively fight prejudice and support laws that make it illegal to take advantage of migrant workers. In addition, the theme showed support for countries that help refugees, house them, or welcome them.

International Migrants Day 2023: A Look Back at the Past

International Migrants Day has a past that goes back to December 4, 2000, when the UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared December 18 as a day to honor migrants.

The choice was affected by the fact that more and more people are moving around the world. The UNGA also passed the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families on the same day in 1990.

Why International Migrants Day 2023 Is Important

The United Nations says that migrants and otherwise displayed people are some of the most defenseless and disadvantaged people in society, no matter why they are moving.

Misinformation fuels prejudice, and they often have to deal with abuse, exploitation, and limited access to basic services. The day is a reminder of how important it is for people all over the world to work together to solve these problems.