New National Strategy on Combating Illegal Migration

Date Shared:

Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 12:15

Countries and areas:

Egypt

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 7: Address and reduce vulnerabilities in migration

Objective 9: Strengthen the transnational response to smuggling of migrants

Contributors:

International Organizations

Member States

Chairmanship:

Bangladesh 2016

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Legal Frameworks on Migration

Summary:

Egypt launched a new national strategy on combating illegal migration under the auspices of the National Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration (NCCPIM). The Strategy, which includes an action plan for the next two years, will ensure the protection of vulnerable migrants in Egypt and will provide viable alternatives to illegal migration.

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For more information:

GFMD Source:

2016 GFMD Summit - RT 2.1 Migration, diversity and harmonious societies