when is International Migrants Day celebrated?
Options
1) 18 December
2)19 December
3)16 December
4)17 December
answer
1) 18 December
Other details
International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December in accordance with Resolution 55/93 of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 4 December 2000.
On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly had adopted a resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (resolution 45/158).
This day is observed in many countries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations through the dissemination of information on human rights and fundamental political freedoms of migrants, and through sharing of experiences and the design of actions to ensure the protection of migrants.
The aim of the day is to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide.
The theme for 2018 is ‘Migration with Dignity’.
Options
1) 18 December
2)19 December
3)16 December
4)17 December
answer
1) 18 December
Other details
International Migrants Day is observed on 18 December in accordance with Resolution 55/93 of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted on 4 December 2000.
On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly had adopted a resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (resolution 45/158).
This day is observed in many countries, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations through the dissemination of information on human rights and fundamental political freedoms of migrants, and through sharing of experiences and the design of actions to ensure the protection of migrants.
The aim of the day is to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide.
The theme for 2018 is ‘Migration with Dignity’.