António Vitorino, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (International Organization for Migration)IOM), and Andrew Selee, President of the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), summon to chart a course that balances health security with predictable cross-border movement.
They warn inaction will affect not only future migration, but also a fair recovery from the pandemic.
Calling for harmony
Governments and non-governmental partners attended the side event organized by IOM and MPI in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Despite the significantly different migration and mobility contexts, the delegates agreed that there is a need to harmonize approaches, as well as build digital and physical infrastructure for border management. border and increase public funding for border crossings.
Mr. Vitorino and Mr. Selee were among the participants who voiced support for the creation of a Member Country-led Friends Group to discuss cross-border mobility and pandemic preparedness.
Implications for the future
This move will complement and support the ongoing review of the International Health Regulations (IHR), governs preparedness and response to health emergencies, as well as negotiations towards a new anti-pandemic treaty.
“Without this joint effort, the risk of future migration will increase even more fragmentedhighlights the obvious signs already of a two-speed recovery from COVID-19 Mr. Vitorino said.
“This will hinder future economic and social development, which can be accelerated through well-managed migration,” he added.
Lack of common standards
Mr. Selee noted that while there is a whole trend of reopening for tourismThis process continues to be appreciated unequal, unequal and uncoordinated.
“We lack common standards for requirements like testing, common tools to demonstrate cross-border vaccination status, and a common understanding of what works to manage public health risks,” he said. copper at the border.
The side event was held as part of a migration review forum, which concluded at the UN General Assembly on Friday afternoon.
Make it safer to move
Four-day meeting was held to review implementation progress Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Movementadopted by governments in December 2018.
IOM promotes orderly and humane migration and works closely with governments and partners on this.
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) seeks to improve immigration and integration policies, including through authoritative research and analysis.
