The New York Declaration underscores the shared international responsibility to manage refugee and migrant flows more equitably and predictably. It reaffirms the obligations of member states to fully respect the human rights of all individuals on the move, irrespective of their migratory status. The declaration also pledges robust support for countries disproportionately affected by large influxes of refugees and migrants.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, addressed the summit, emphasizing the historic nature of the commitments made. He highlighted the necessity for a coordinated global response to the unprecedented levels of displacement, noting that the New York Declaration serves as a pivotal step towards a more humane and organized approach to migration.
The commitments outlined in the declaration include the development of a Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework and the initiation of a process leading to a Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. These frameworks aim to establish more predictable and sustainable responses to large-scale movements, focusing on responsibility-sharing, ensuring the well-being of refugees and migrants, and addressing the root causes of displacement.
The adoption of the New York Declaration has set in motion a series of actions aimed at transforming the international community's approach to migration and displacement. It has paved the way for the negotiation of global compacts that seek to ensure safe, orderly, and regular migration, while upholding the dignity and rights of all individuals on the move.
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