A/70/310
Report of the Special Rapporteur 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 during the reporting period since his last
report to the General Assembly.
The thematic section of the report discusses the impact of recruitment practices
on the human rights of migrants, particularly low-wage workers, during labour
migration. It articulates concern about the apparent growing prevalence of severe
exploitation and abuse suffered by migrants at the hands of unethical rec ruiters,
intermediaries and subagents in both countries of origin and destination. It
recommends a comprehensive and human rights-based framework to achieving
wholesale transition towards an ethical system of recruitment.
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