Date: 12 Aug 2013 10:00:01 -0400
Subject: MARKING YOUTH DAY, UN OFFICIALS SPOTLIGHT RIGHTS AND
POTENTIAL OF YOUNG MIGRANTS
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MARKING YOUTH DAY, UN OFFICIALS SPOTLIGHT RIGHTS AND POTENTIAL OF
YOUNG MIGRANTSNew York, Aug 12 2013 10:00AMMarking International Youth
Day, United Nations officials today highlighted the plight as well as
the contributions of young migrants, who often face hard conditions
away from their homes.
"It is important to emphasize the positive contribution young migrants
make to societies of origin, transit and destination – economically
and by enriching the social and cultural fabric. Most work hard to
earn a living and improve their circumstances," Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon said in his
<"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15205.doc.htm">message
for the Day.
"The remittances they send to support families in their home countries
are a major contributor to economies worldwide," Mr. Ban said. "When
they return home, young migrants often enhance development by applying
skills and ideas acquired abroad. And, in many cases, women are
empowered through migration as they gain financial and social
independence."
Following a recommendation from the World Conference of Ministers
Responsible for Youth, the General Assembly declared 12 August to be
<"http://www.un.org/en/events/youthday/">International Youth Day in
1999. The theme of this year's Day is "Youth Migration: Moving
Development Forward."
Of the annual total of some 214 million international migrants, young
people constitute more than 10 per cent, yet too little is known about
their struggles and experiences. They are often accused by communities
and politicians of taking jobs from local people, exposing them to
further risk of discrimination. In other cases, young people left
behind by migrating parents face psychological and social challenges
and greater vulnerability.
"Poverty, crowded and unsanitary living conditions and the challenges
of finding decent employment are regular features of the migrant
experience. These challenges are exacerbated by the current global
economic and financial crisis," Mr. Ban said.
"In transit and at their final destinations, many young migrants face
equal or greater struggles, including racism, xenophobia,
discrimination and human rights violations. Young women, in
particular, face the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse," he added.
Mr. Ban urged Member States to consider the issue of youth migration
during the High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and
Development, which will be held in October during the General Assembly
session.
"I encourage Member States, youth-led organizations and other
stakeholders to act to promote the rights of all young migrants and
maximize the development potential of youth migration."
The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO),
Guy Ryder, <"http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/who-we-are/ilo-director-general/statements-and-speeches/WCMS_219047/lang--en/index.htm">said
the Day provides an opportunity to highlight the economic boost and
social development that youth migration can bring to countries when it
takes place in conditions of freedom, equity, and security. However,
he warned that when these conditions are not met, many young migrants
are trapped in exploitative jobs.
"And too often, they – like other migrants – become scapegoats for the
shortcomings of economic and social systems," Mr. Ryder said, adding
that both host countries and countries of origin should undertake
measures to protect migrants and create adequate job conditions for
them.
"Shaping effective policies for decent work for young people – at home
and in the context of migration – requires the engagement of
governments, employers' organizations and trade unions in social
dialogue," he said.
As part of the celebrations of the Day, a panel discussion will be
held at UN Headquarters in New York, featuring the testimony of youth
migrants, the presentation of the winning video of the ILO youth
migration video contest, and presentation of the key results from
three reports on youth migration. Aug 12 2013 10:00AM
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