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Report of the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of
migrants, Felipe González Morales
One and a half years after: the impact of COVID-19 on the human
rights of migrants
Summary
The present report outlines the main activities undertaken by the Special
Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Felipe González Morales, during the
reporting period since his most recent report to the General Assembly.
In the report, the Special Rapporteur reviews the impact that the coronavirus
disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had on the human rights of migrants, who have
been disproportionally affected by the pandemic, in particular those who are
undocumented or in an irregular situation, and how it has exacerbated existing
vulnerabilities.
One and a half years after the beginning of the pandemic, the Special Rapporteur
takes stock of the measures and responses put in place to address the fulfilment of
migrants’ human rights and promote an inclusive recovery process.
On the basis of the information and analysis provided by States, international
organizations, civil society and other stakeholders, the Special Rapporteur identifies
good practices, on-going efforts and existing challenges and provides a set of
recommendations aimed at closing the human rights gaps in recovery efforts and build
back better, including by fully integrating migrants’ human rights.
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