International Migrants Day – 18 December
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15-12-2017
Each year, 18 December is observed as International Migrants Day. Nominated by the United Nations General Assembly on 4 December 2000 in response to increasing migration in the world, the day aims to draw attention to the human rights of migrants, and highlight their contribution to our societies.
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- EUROPEAN UNION
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- integration of migrants
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