International Migration and Development

This page is a compilation of information related to International Migration and Development, in relation to the High-level Dialogue of the General Assembly in the fall of 2006.

On 6 June 2006, UN Secretary-General presented his report on International Migration and Development to the General Assembly (Languages: A C E F R S), which provided the framework for discussion during the Informal Interactive Civil Society Hearings which took place on 12 July 2006 and the High-level Dialogue of the General Assembly, being held from 14-15 September 2006.

United Nations General Assembly’s High-level Dialogue on Migration and Development,
14-15 September 2006

The High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development took place on 14 and 15 September 2006 in New York at UN Headquarters. In its resolution 58/208 of 23 December 2003, the General Assembly decided to devote a High-Level Dialogue to international migration and development during its sixty-first session in 2006. The purpose of the High-Level dialogue was to discuss the multidimensional aspects of international migration and development in order to identify appropriate ways and means to maximize its development benefits and minimize its negative impacts. Additionally, the high-level dialogue had a strong focus on policy issues, including the challenge of achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Organization of the High Level Dialogue (A/60/864) Languages: A C E F G R S

 Summary of the High-level Dialogue in all six official languages and offial website

 Letter by the President of the GA detailing list of participants

 Side Events

 Parallel NGO Events
Community Dialogue on Migration, Development and Human Rights, 13-15 September
A Human Rights Approach to Migration, 14 September

 High-level Dialogue Debriefing Meeting programme

Informal Interactive Hearings of the General Assembly with Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector on International Migration and Development, 12 July 2006

 Summary of informal interactive hearings of the General Assembly with representatives of non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations and the private sector - Note by the President of the General Assembly.
A C E F R S

 Background Information Note
Describes the objective and process of the Hearings.

 Task Force of the President of the General Assembly Members List
Provides the names and contact information for members of the Task Force assembled by the President of the GA to assist him in the organization of the Hearings.

 Statements delivered at the Hearings by the representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations, Civil Society Organizations and the Private Sector.
Anastasia Crickley
Augustin Fragomen
Chukwu Emka Chikezie
Genevieve Gencianos
Gloria Camacho
Jacqueline Coke Lloyd
John Bingham
Hope White Davis
Michael Boampong
Santiago De La Cruz
Marioliva Gonzales
Sajida Ally

 Statements by the President of the GA and the Deputy Secretary-General
Opening statement by the President of the GA(coming soon)
Closing statement by the President of the GA(coming soon)
Statement by the Deputy Secretary-General

 Civil Society Press Statement
English
Spanish

 Feedback by the representatives of NGOs, civil society and private sector

 NGLS Publication: NGO Responses to the UN Secretary-General’s Report International Migration and Development
Compiles views, comments and responses from the civil society to the report of the Secretary-General.

Further Reference
For other information regarding International Migration and Development, the UN and civil society you can visit www.unmigration.org or view our selection of International Migration and Development resources.
Migration and Development Resources

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