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United Nations commemorates International Migrants Day today
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In recent years, conflict, insecurity, and the effects of climate change, war and conflict have heavily contributed to the forced movement whether within countries or across borders. In 2020 over 281 million people were international migrants while over 59 million people were internally disp
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Globally one in eight people today are migrants: WHO
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Climate change, rising inequality, conflicts, trade, and population growth are accelerating these trends. The health workforce has a vital role in providing for the health rights and needs of refugees and migrants.
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UN chief says showing solidarity with migrants more important than ever
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that showing solidarity with migrants is more important than ever in his message on International Migrants Day, celebrated each year on Dec. 18.
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Number of worldwide migrants rises by over three times since 1970, says IO
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], December 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The worldwide number of international migrants has increased by more than 3 times, from 84 million in 1970 to 281 million in 2020, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
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