International Migrants Day 2025: Celebrating 'My Great Story: Cultures and Development'

• International Migrants Day is observed annually on December 18 to recognize millions of people who migrate for safety, opportunity, and dignity.
• The United Nations General Assembly designated December 18 as International Migrants Day on December 4, 2000, marking the 1990 adoption of the 'International Convention' for migrant workers' rights.
• The day promotes the protection of migrant rights, acknowledges their contributions, and addresses the challenges they face globally.
• The 2025 theme, 'My Great Story: Cultures and Development,' highlights the positive impact of migrant presence on society, driving growth and enriching communities.
• Prominent figures like Ban Ki-moon and Antonio Guterres emphasize migration as a fundamental human aspiration and a process to be managed humanely.

Why It Matters: International Migrants Day 2025 celebrates migrant contributions and calls for protecting their rights.