International Migrants Day 2012

WARBE Development Foundation has been at the forefront of migrants’ rights, and has continuously advocated for the recognition of the 18 December as International Migrants Day and has been observing, since its inception in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly, every year the “Day of Solidarity with Migrant Workers and Members of their Families” in celebration of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrants Workers and Members of Their Families.

This year 2012, the International Migrants Day was celebrated at the national level with due enthusiasm. The Ministry of Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment (MEWOE) took the leadership to celebrate the Day in collaboration with civil society organizations, migrant associations, UN organizations and private agencies. The Day was observed with the slogan  “Ain Mene Jabo Bidesh: Ortho Aene Gorbo Sodesh”. It means “Go Abroad in Proper Way: Earn Money and Build Bangladesh.” Different activities including a rally, discussion meeting, seminar and cultural performances have taken place during the 2 days daylong programme on 18 & 19 December 2012.