ISLAMABAD: As part of ‘Making Migration Safe for Women’ programme, UN Women has been working with local organisations to develop set of handouts for women to inform them of their rights and ensure they understand the risks and realities of migration.

However, while all migrants may experience negative stereotypes and prejudice, women, girls, gender-diverse people and those living with disabilities too often face brunt of discriminatory migration laws and policies, according to statement issued here by UN Women on International Migrants Day.

There are estimated 281 million migrants worldwide, moving for many different reasons: some to escape poverty, unemployment, political instability or violence, while others leave to pursue opportunities, to study, develop their careers and to be with their families.

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognises positive contribution of migrants for inclusive growth and sustainable development Migration can potentially bring significant benefits to women, demonstration of their agency and means of empowerment whose benefits, such as remittances, radiate to their families.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 19 2022

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