Protection of migrants 2015, para. 5(k)

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[Emphasizes the importance of protecting persons in vulnerable situations, and in this regard:] Urges States to ensure that repatriation mechanisms allow for the identification and special protection of persons in vulnerable situations, including unaccompanied children and persons with disabilities, and take into account, in conformity with their international obligations and commitments, the principle of the best interests of the child, clarity of reception and care arrangements and family reunification;
Legal status
Negotiated soft law
Body
United Nations General Assembly
Document type
Resolution
Means of adoption
Consensus
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
  • Persons on the move
  • Persons with disabilities
Year
2015
Paragraph type
OP
Reference
UNGA resolution, Protection of migrants (2015), A/RES/70/147, OP 5(k).
Paragraph info
OP
Paragraph number
5(k)