OHCHR Endorses GCM Borders Event
GCM hosted a celebration and interactive dialogue to mark the launch of new Principles and Guidelines on the protection and promotion of human rights at international borders. GCM members were involved in the drafting process of this important document—a process led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human…
GCM Activities during Climate Action Week, New York
From 21-24 September, GCM sent an international delegation to participate in Climate Action Week activities in New York City. Our members participated in the People’s Climate March, the People’s Climate Justice Summit, the Flood Wall Street Action, and the Climate Justice Tribunal. DOWNLOAD the full report of GCM activities …
Report – Advancing Human Rights at International Borders
Last week, representatives of the Global Coalition on Migration (GCM) traveled to New York City to welcome the release of a new document on human rights at international borders. “Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders,” was published by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner…
Press Release: Migrant rights advocates applaud release of principles for human rights at international borders
Press Release, 22 October 2014 Download the PDF version. (New York, NY) On October 22nd, in a report on the rights of migrant children to the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon announced the release of a new document outlining principles and guidelines for governments on protecting the…
Advancing Human Rights at International Borders
This week, GCM representatives are traveling to New York to welcome there release of “Recommended Principles & Guidelines on Human Rights at International Borders”—a document that will be released during the UN General Assembly on October 22nd. The document on human rights at borders was drafted under the auspices of…