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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What are some of the main factors contributing to migrant deaths and disappearances?
## Interview with Amy Pope on Migrant Deaths and Disappearances
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. We’re discussing the recent report released by the UN Secretary-General on migrant deaths and disappearances. Joining us today is Amy Pope, Director-General of the International Organization for Migration and Coordinator of the UN Migration Network. Amy, thank you for joining us.
**Amy Pope:** It’s my pleasure to be here.
**Host:** This report paints a stark picture, highlighting the devastating number of migrant deaths and disappearances. Could you elaborate on the key findings?
**Amy Pope:** Absolutely. The report reveals that since 2014, nearly 70,000 migrant deaths and disappearances have been recorded. Horrifically, 2023 was the deadliest year on record, with almost 8,600 deaths. Each of these deaths is a tragedy, and they are largely avoidable.
**Host:** What are the main factors contributing to these tragedies?
**Amy Pope:** The report identifies several contributing factors. Irregular migration routes continue to expose migrants to serious risks, making them vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and life-threatening situations. Many migrants also face barriers accessing essential services like healthcare and education. Further compounding the issue are negative narratives and stereotypes about migration, which undermine efforts to protect migrant dignity and rights.
**Host:** The report makes several recommendations. What are some key areas for action?
**Amy Pope:** The report calls for a multi-pronged approach. We need to strengthen humanitarian assistance to migrants in distress, improve cooperation on addressing missing migrants, and prevent deaths and disappearances in the first place. This includes bolstering search and identification efforts, supporting affected families, ensuring justice, accountability and reparation for victims.
**Host:** The report also mentions a new framework of indicators. What is the purpose of this framework?
**Amy Pope:** This voluntary framework provides a roadmap for assessing the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration. It helps align migration policies with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and improves migration data. It allows us to track progress, identify gaps, and guide more effective policies.
**Host:** This paints a difficult picture, but what reasons for optimism can we find in the report?
**Amy Pope:** Despite the challenges, the report acknowledges significant progress made in integrating migration into national development plans and expanding safe and regular migration pathways. This progress is encouraging, and we need to build on it. I am confident that through concerted efforts and international cooperation, we can effectively address these challenges and protect the rights and lives of migrants.
**Host:** Amy Pope, thank you for providing such insightful information. Our hearts go out to all those affected by these tragedies. This is a complex and pressing issue, but it is evident that concrete action can be taken to make a real difference. We hope our viewers will join us in advocating for the protection of migrants and working for a world where these tragedies are a thing of the past.
