International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day

Question: International Migrants Day is observed on-
(a) 18th December
(b) 10th December
(c) 4th December
(d) 24th December
Answer: (a)
Related facts:

  • International Migrants Day is observed globally on 18th December every year since its official establishment by the UN General Assembly in year 2000.
  • This day celebrates the movement of migrants as well as their contribution to world development and raises awareness about the protection and safety of the migrants.
  • To enhance the protection of refugees and migrants, a set of commitments called as New York Declaration was adopted on 19th September 2016 by United Nations General Assembly.

Links:
http://www.un.org/en/events/migrantsday/background.shtml
https://www.wincalendar.com/eu/International-Migrants-Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Migrants_Day