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Special Representative for International Migration

refugeesmigrants.un.org
Joined January 2010
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  1. Jun 29

    Congratulations to António Vitorino as new Director General. I look forward to working with you on meeting the objectives of the Global Compact . Huge appreciation to outgoing William Swing for actively advocating for migrants' rights during critical times

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    Jun 27

    Everyone is entitled to fundamental human rights. They do not depend on nationality, gender, age, religion or migration status.

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    Jun 22

    In the discussions with on the , it is clear that all Member States have a great deal to gain through a robust cooperative framework that makes migration work for all.

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  4. Jun 22

    Happening now: regional consultation on international migration in Africa. The Global Compact has led to greater understanding of variety & complexity of circumstances of human mobility, serving as launching pad for even more international cooperation in the future.

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    Jun 21

    Welcome Bienvenidos a in this final negotiations , in Mucho Exito Much Success!

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  6. Jun 21

    Thank you , and for excellent discussions this morning about the Global Compact and the need for international cooperation on all issues pertaining to human mobility.

    Today, I had an interesting meeting with the UN cofacilitators for the & the UN Special Representative for International Migration Ms. , we discussed the progress made on the development of international negotiations of the Global Compact
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    Jun 16

    .’s first report on shows that this crime knows no borders. At least 2.5 million migrants were smuggled in 2016, generating up to US$7 billion for smugglers. The entire world is affected.

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    Jun 16

    An estimated 800 million people worldwide are directly supported by remittances from relatives and loved ones abroad, according to .

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  9. Jun 16

    The Global Compact seeks to make transfers cheaper, safer & faster by promoting the financial inclusion of migrants and their families. In 2017, migrants sent home nearly $600 billion, of which US$466 billion to developing countries.

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    Jun 15

    Tomorrow 16 June is International Day of ! Find out why remittances matter

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    Jun 14

    Messi ✅ Cristiano ✅ Neymar ✅ Salah ✅ Pogba ✅ Lukaku ✅ Kanté ✅ Heung-min ✅ Mane ✅ Iwobi ✅ Navas ✅ Griezmann ✅ Suarez ✅ Hazard ✅ Almost half of international ⚽️ stars are migrants. Many will join their national teams at . Good luck to all!

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    Jun 14

    Briefing by the Permanent Representative of Morocco on the logistical arrangements for the High Level meeting on international migration in Marrakech (Morocco)

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    Jun 8

    We were all horrified by pictures of human beings for sale in Libya last year. I welcome the Security Council’s decision to sanction six traffickers and smugglers. There must be accountability for exploitation and human rights abuses.

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    Jun 7

    Listen as speaks briefly w/ about what’s at stake in the ongoing negotiations for the Global Compact for Migration:

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  15. Jun 4

    The fifth round of the intergovernmental negotiations on the Global Compact starts today Headquarters. I commend the Member States for their leadership & willingness to compromise, both are essential to facilitating safe, orderly & regular migration.

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  16. May 31

    A very constructive dialogue today on the Global Compact . With its implications across so many broad areas, migration policy must be fair & nuanced, especially at the most granular level, to maximize the economic & social benefits of human mobility for all.

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    May 31

    Happening NOW: Last of the day: Migration Is What You Make It: How Policy Choices Shape the Benefits and Costs w/

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  18. May 30

    Merci for inviting me to speak at the Immigration Summit. It was a pleasure to discuss the Global Compact - a unique opportunity to better understand and manage migration & enhance international cooperation on this expanding global reality.

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    May 29

    Today, we are one step closer to a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration . Rev 2 here:

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  20. May 15

    As our understanding of the complex relationship between and development improves, we must increasingly view development as a good in and of itself, & migration's connection to it as a phenomenon not to be stopped, but to be better regulated for the benefit of all.

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