Protection of migrants on the move and in transit

The Global Conference on Children on the Move will provide a space for diverse stakeholders – including representatives from governments, civil society, multilateral institutions and the private sector – to discuss and advocate for a strong global strategy on protecting the rights of children on the move and other children affected by migration. In particular, the conference will aim to:

• Demonstrate the benefits of collective action in achieving clear positive outcomes for children on the move.
• Assess progress on and develop a strategy to accelerate the implementation of existing commitments related to children on the move.
• Explore the future for harmonious societies.

For further information related to the Global Conference on Children on the Move, please contact conference@childrenonthemove.org.

Theme: Human rights of all migrants, social inclusion, cohesion and all forms of discrimination, including racism, xenophobia and intolerance.

Hosted by the governments of the Philippines and the United States, co-chairs of the Migrants in Countries in Crisis (MICIC) Initiative, the “Guidelines to Protect Migrants in Countries Experiencing Conflict or Natural Disaster” will be launched on 15 June 2016, at the UN ECOSOC Chamber in New York.