International Migrants Day

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2023 Date18 December 2023
2024 Date18 December 2024

International Migrants Day

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International Migrants Day is observed globally, aiming to recognise the contributions, efforts and essential roles of immigrants throughout the world. This Observance encourages public understanding and respect, while raising awareness about the fundamental rights of migrants. International Migrants Day is a call for unity, to address the challenges and hardships faced by migrants, including exploitation and discrimination, and to celebrate the diversity and enrichment migrants bring to host societies globally.

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2000, which was adopted by all UN members, including the United Kingdom. The UK recognises the important contribution made by migrants who, coming from a wide array of cultures, have enriched society by boosting the economy and enhancing diversity. As a nation that has had a considerable history of immigration, International Migrants Day is of particular relevance to the UK, providing an opportunity to reflect on the positive contributions that migrants have brought to British society and to address systemic issues that affect immigrants’ rights.

In the United Kingdom, International Migrants Day is marked by a number of events, dialogues and recognitions at both governmental and community levels. It is a time for policy discussions, community gatherings, cultural exchanges, and educational events to foster understanding and inclusivity. This is a platform to highlight the experiences of migrants, to celebrate their contributions and to promote their rights. International Migrants Day is observed annually across the globe, including the United Kingdom, on December 18th.

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Facts about International Migrants Day

  • The theme for International Migrants Day in 2023 was Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.
  • There are 65 million and counting refugees around the world. Most refugee are Syrian followed by Afghans, with 4.2 million and 2.6 million refugees, respectively.
  • After World War II, labor shortages in the UK led to a rise in immigration from the Commonwealth countries. Many people from Ireland, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh migrated to the UK during this period.
  • Introduced in 2008, the UK's Points-Based System is an immigration system designed to attract skilled labor and investment to the country. It includes Tier 1 (high-value migrants), Tier 2 (skilled workers), and Tier 3 (low-skilled workers), among other categories.

Top things to do in the UK for International Migrants Day

  • Since International Migrants Day is also a celebration of multiculturalism, try some food or drink from a different country. Have you tried a Cumberland sausage (UK), baklava (central Asian) or sake (Japan)? Enjoy a night out to a restaurant to enjoy different types of foods.
  • The stories and events of migration are literally world-changing. There are countless films that each tell a different story of migration through time. Some of our recommendations: The Immigrant (1917), Children of Men (2006) or The Kite Runner (2007).
  • Use International Migrants Day as an opportunity to educate yourself on the history and experiences of migration in the UK.
  • The UK is home to many migrants from various countries, and trying out different cuisines at restaurants or food markets is a great way to experience diverse cultures and appreciate the influence of migration.

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