New York, July 15, 2021 – Today, at the launch event of the UN Network on Migration Thematic Working Group 3 Guidance Note on Regular Pathways for Admission and Stay for Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability, Victor Genina, Director of Development and Policy of SIMN, called for stronger and effective mechanisms of coordination between governments, relevant international organizations and NGO to address the numerous and complex situations migrants in vulnerable situation face in order to obtain regular admission and stay in transit and destination countries. Continue reading SIMN Calls for Stronger and Effective Mechanisms of Coordination Between Governments and NGO in the Context of Responding to the Needs of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations →

The second Sunday of July, since 1975, a day has been regularly celebrated to remember seafarers, their families, and those who assist them. It recognizes the important employment contribution of seafarers to the economy of all countries in the world. This anniversary also has ecumenical importance because the celebrations and the various awareness-raising activities regarding the human working situation of seafarers are carried out jointly with other Christian denominations, giving testimony of unity of purpose, and cooperation in protecting the rights of seafarers. Continue reading Sunday, July 11th, 2021: ‘the Sunday of the sea’ →