International Migrants Day is observed annually on December 18 to bring attention to the social and economic realities of migrants around the world.

• This day is observed to guarantee that the rights of migrants are equally respected and not violated.
• The mobility of people is still influenced by a range of factors despite the world’s rapid growth and change.
• People move either voluntarily or involuntarily because of the increased frequency of disasters, extreme poverty, economic issues, and violence. According to the UN website, over the last fifty years, there has been an estimated increase in international migrants.