The UN’s (United Nation) International Migration Day (IMD) is being observed every year on 18th December to protect the rights of migrant workers and members of their families.The theme of this year is ‘Migration with Dignity’.

In 2018, close to 3,400 migrants and refugees already have lost their lives worldwide.In Dec 2000, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 18 Dec as International Migrants Day after considering the large and increasing number of migrants in the world.