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 factors contributing to the high number of migrant deaths?
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today, we’re discussing the UN’s latest report on migrant deaths, a deeply concerning issue. Joining me is Alex Reed, an expert on migration and human rights. Welcome to the show.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The UN report paints a grim picture. Can you tell our viewers about the key findings?
**Alex Reed:** Indeed, the situation is dire. The report reveals that a staggering 8,541 migrants lost their lives last year, making it the deadliest year on record [[1](https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/03/1147971)]. That’s one in three migrant deaths happening during transit while fleeing conflicts. What’s even more troubling is that more than two-thirds of these victims remain unidentified.
**Interviewer:** That’s a heartbreaking statistic. Why do you think these numbers are so high?
**Alex Reed:**
There are several factors at play. [Alex Reed can elaborate on factors contributing to migrant deaths, potentially including dangerous routes, exploitation by smugglers, lack of access to healthcare, and political instability in countries of origin and transit].
**Interviewer:** What is the UN suggesting be done to address this crisis?
**Alex Reed:**
The UN is calling for a number of measures, including enabling humanitarian organizations to provide aid to migrants in distress and improving data collection on missing migrants. They also emphasize the need for safe and legal migration pathways and addressing the root causes of displacement, such as conflicts and poverty.
**Interviewer:**
The UN report also reveals a pattern of unidentified migrant deaths. What are the challenges in identifying these individuals, and why is identification so crucial?
**Alex Reed:**
Identifying deceased migrants is incredibly challenging, often due to lack of documentation, limited resources for forensic investigation, and the dangerous conditions in which many migrants travel. Identification is essential for families to find closure, for accountability in cases of abuse or trafficking, and for understanding the scope and trends of migratory deaths.
**Interviewer:** This is a complex issue with no easy solutions. What can individuals do to help?
**Alex Reed:**
Even small actions can make a difference.
[Alex Reed can suggest actions individuals can take, such as supporting organizations that provide aid to migrants, advocating for policy changes, or raising awareness about the issue].
**Interviewer:** Thank you for shedding light on this crucial issue. We hope that the UN’s recommendations will lead to concrete action and ultimately save lives.
