A/68/283
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights
of migrants
Summary
The present report is submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the human rights
of migrants in accordance with General Assembly resolution 67/172. The report first
introduces the Special Rapporteur’s activities throughout the reporting period. The
thematic section is dedicated to global migration governance. The Special
Rapporteur provides an overview of global migration governance, including recent
developments and the current institutional and normative framework. He then
explores the need for a strengthened institutional framework based on human rights
and demonstrates how this would be beneficial for States. He also explores different
proposals for possible new institutional frameworks for migration within the United
Nations system.
The report contains specific recommendations in relation to the High-level
Dialogue on International Migration and Development, which will be held by the
General Assembly on 3 and 4 October 2013. The Special Rapporteur hopes that the
present report will be of use to Member States and other stakeholders during the
High-level Dialogue.
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