Migration, mobility and forced displacement are priorities of the EU. Addressing the risks and vulnerabilities underpinning irregular migration and forced displacement while harnessing the benefits of regular migration is critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to ensure that no one is left behind.
The 7th target of the 10th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG10) prescribes “to facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies”. In this context, well-managed migration can contribute to make progress towards development and to reduce inequalities.
At the EU level, the European Consensus on Development (2017) mirrors the UN 2030 Agenda. It acknowledges both the challenges of migration and the opportunities it brings for inclusive growth and sustainable development when well-managed. It considers that poverty, conflict, fragility and forced displacement are deeply interlinked and must be addressed in a coherent and comprehensive way, also as part of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.
At the same time, the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum (2020) foresees a comprehensive and balanced engagement with partner countries, with focus on key countries of origin, transit and destination, and a specific approach aimed at establishing tailor-made, mutually beneficial partnerships.
Related projects
The MPRR-SSA contributes to the protection of vulnerable and stranded migrants within Sub-Saharan Africa, including through assistance and protection services, and support voluntary return and sustainable reintegration for returnees in the sub Saharan region.
EMPoWR informs ethnic minority girls, boys, and young people about their rights, how to access support services, and raise their voice towards policy makers. The project uses an online platform to reach young boys and girls and raise awareness on human trafficking and child marriage.
“Mindchangers” improves the capacity of local authorities (LAs) and civil society Organisations (CSOs) to launch and run projects and activities that engage youth in addressing climate change and migrations.