India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at UNGA
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh represented India at the plenary of the 2nd International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM) at UNGA on May 7, 2026
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India called for building an "inclusive, humane, and future-ready" migration framework while addressing irregular migration, trafficking, and gaps in social protection
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India's migration governance described as "holistic and pragmatic" — covering every stage of the migration process and fostering international cooperation among origin, transit, and destination countries
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India has 27 migration and mobility agreements with 23 countries emphasising worker welfare, social protection, and fair recruitment practices
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Highlighted the 'e-Migrate' digital platform that allows migrants to track application status, access lists of blacklisted recruitment agents, and file grievances — a key tool for protecting vulnerable migrants
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India called for stronger international anti-trafficking laws at the forum to protect migrants from exploitation
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The GCM (adopted 2018) provides the multilateral framework for safe, orderly, and regular migration; the IMRF (held every 4 years) reviews implementation progress — India's active participation signals its commitment to global migration governance
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