Migrants’ Assembly: Sorely Being Missed in Headlines

Migrants’ Assembly: Sorely Being Missed in Headlines

There are two important, parallel events concerning migrants happening in the country from October 28-30. One is the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) and the other is the International Assembly of Migrants and Refugees (IAMR). At the GFMD, migrants are the subject and not the center of discussion. At the IAMR, they are the lead and at the center of discussion.

Nevertheless, these two events have far reaching implications on a country such as ours, which is highly dependent on remittances from abroad. It is a wonder why these two events, most especially the IAMR, do not occupy a prominent space in coverages by media.

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