Political leaders must be the sounding board of a comprehensive political discourse on migration. It is therefore crucial to equip them with tools and resources to understand the importance and impact of their narrative in shaping public perceptions on migration.
Club de Madrid advocates for an inclusive approach to migration policy in the framework of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (2018). The organisation continues to focus on regional, cross-regional and country-level initiatives to promote migration policies and discourses that are more compatible with the principles of Shared Societies.
As migration flows continue to grow around the world, it is crucial to encourage host country leadership in their efforts to foster inclusive initiatives and cohesive, shared societies. At the same time, it is important to invite global reflections to address the drivers of migrations.
The challenge of international migration cuts across numerous areas of public policy. It affects national and international dynamics related to economic prosperity and human development. Political leaders must be the sounding board of a comprehensive political discourse on migration. It is therefore crucial to equip them with tools and resources to understand the importance and impact of their narrative in shaping public perceptions on migration. We promote a political discourse that fosters social inclusion and prevents xenophobia towards migrants.
Climate change, conflict, insecurity and poverty are some major global issues that drive the complex phenomenon of voluntary and forced migration. Addressing these challenges requires titanic global solutions. While the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (2018) includes a commitment of all parties to “create conducive political, economic, social and environmental conditions for people to lead peaceful, productive and sustainable lives in their own country”, migration policies seldom refer to the joint responsibility of all countries to work together to tackle the drivers of migration.
Club de Madrid wishes to create spaces for countries to discuss ways to work together towards tackling the drivers of migration while at the same time promoting a peaceful integration of migrants into host societies
