GENEVA, Switzerland, December 6, 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A report released today in New York by the Secretary-General of the United Nations recommends concrete measures to reduce the risk of migrants dying or disappearing, including need to enable humanitarian actors to provide assistance to people in distress and to improve the collection of data on missing people.
These recommendations are included in the 2024 report on the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. This report, published every two years, highlights progress, gaps and opportunities, and offers concrete recommendations to advance the implementation of Global Compact commitments and improve migration governance.
Since 2014, nearly 70,000 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded, and 2023 was the deadliest year on record, with nearly 8,600 deaths.
“Each of these deaths is an avoidable tragedy,” said Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration and Coordinator of the United Nations Migration Network. “This report from the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration presents specific and essential measures to save lives and protect the rights of migrants.”
As recommended by the General Assembly, the third report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the global coordination mechanism introduces key recommendations on the provision of humanitarian assistance to migrants in distress and on strengthening the cooperation on missing migrants, including concrete proposals to prevent migrants from dying or disappearing, strengthening search and identification efforts, supporting affected families, ensuring justice, accountability and reparation , to collect data on deaths and disappearances of migrants and to share data relating to migration forecasts in order to optimize humanitarian aid.
The report recognizes that significant progress has been made in recent years, such as the integration of migration into national development plans and the expansion of safe and regular migration pathways. However, it highlights persistent and serious problems that require urgent attention. Irregular migration routes continue to expose migrants to serious risks, increasing their vulnerability to exploitation, abuse or endangering their lives. Many migrants face barriers to accessing essential services, such as health care and education. Negative narratives and stereotypes about migration and migrants undermine efforts to protect their dignity and rights.
To provide support to Member States in overcoming these challenges, the report introduces a new voluntary framework of indicators. This framework provides a roadmap for assessing the implementation of the Global Compact, aligning migration policies with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and improving migration data. Member States are urged to adopt these indicators in their national reviews of the Global Compact, implement the actionable recommendations outlined in the report to save lives and scale up humanitarian assistance, and actively participate in regional reviews to share best practices and strengthen multilateral cooperation.
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According to Amy Pope, what role should international cooperation play in addressing the global migrant crisis?
## A Global Cry for Help: Protecting Vulnerable Migrants
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. joining us today is Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration and Coordinator of the united Nations Migration Network. Amy, thank you for being here.
**Amy Pope:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Amy, yesterday, the UN released a sobering report on migrant deaths and disappearances. What can you tell us about the findings and the current situation?
**Amy Pope:** The report highlights an alarming trend. sence 2014, nearly 70,000 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded globally. Tragically,2023 was the deadliest year on record with nearly 8,600 deaths [[1](https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/12/1157861)].
**Host:** Those numbers are truly heartbreaking. What are some of the key contributors to this crisis?
**Amy pope:** This crisis stems from a complex web of factors.
Conflict, persecution, and poverty force people to leave their homes and embark on perilous journeys.
Tragically, many lose their lives along perilous migration routes due to factors like lack of access to safe water and healthcare, exploitation by smugglers, and dangerous environmental conditions.
**Host:** In the wake of these devastating findings,what concrete steps are being recommended to address this issue?
**Amy pope:**
The report calls for urgent action. It emphasizes the need to enable humanitarian actors to provide timely assistance to migrants in distress and outlines the importance of improving data collection on missing migrants. this will allow for better understanding of the phenomenon and more targeted interventions.
The report also stresses the need to tackle underlying causes like poverty and conflict, promoting safe and legal pathways for migration, and combatting xenophobia and discrimination against migrants.
**Host:** It’s clear that a multi-faceted approach is required. What role can the global community play in preventing further tragedies?
**Amy Pope:** Every nation has a responsibility to protect the rights and well-being of migrants, regardless of their status. International cooperation is paramount.
We need to strengthen partnerships, share best practices, and support nations facing disproportionate migration flows.
This includes providing financial and technical assistance, and upholding international human rights obligations.
**Host:**
Amy, your message is both urgent and hopeful. Thank you for shedding light on this critical issue and for outlining the path forward.
**Amy Pope:** Thank you for giving me the chance to speak about this crucial topic.
**Host:**
And remember viewers, you can learn more about the UN’s work on migration and find ways to get involved at [international organization for migration website].
