Crossing borders: for millions of people on the move, borders can be a dangerous space

Land, sea and air borders are increasingly dangerous places for migrants, particularly those in irregular situations who commonly experience discrimination, violence and dangerous interception practices.

Human rights are not a matter of charity

Calling on all States to ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers, UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay says human rights are not a matter of charity or a reward for obeying immigration rules.

In limbo – hundreds of thousands forced to flee North Africa

UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay urges action to protect the thousands of migrants who have fled the upheavals in North Africa.

The dangerous journey of migrants through Mexico

Many migrants coming from or passing through Mexico, become victims of smugglers, corrupt authorities, crime gangs, organ thieves, drug cartels, human traffickers and kidnappers.

Protecting the rights of young migrants

As more young people migrate in search of hope and opportunity abroad, protection of their human rights becomes a major concern.

Managing migration while respecting human rights law

UN Human Rights chief, Navi Pillay reminds States that, while they are entitled to manage migration, they must do this in full respect of their obligations under human rights law.

Standing up for the rights of migrant domestic workers

A UN treaty body responsible for monitoring and protecting the rights of migrant workers steps up the pressure for recognition of the particular vulnerabilities of domestic migrant workers

Urgent need to protect the rights of migrant children

A new study by the United Nations Human Rights office has identified “serious protection gaps for migrant children in every region of the world.”