OBJECTIVE 14 - CONSULAR PROTECTION

The basis of Objective 14 lies in the fundamental right to diplomatic protection and consular assistance under international law, which contributes to the protection of migrants’ rights. It complements several other objectives of the GCM, including the provision of consular documentation and consular support in situations of crisis. This type of assistance is especially important for migrants in vulnerable situations, such as victims of exploitation and abuse, detained and missing migrants.

Effective consular services can identify victims of trafficking and exploitation abroad, while facilitating assistance and protection for migrants and local communities in situations of conflict and emergency. It can also extend access to social protection coverage to migrants across the migration cycle through awareness raising, advice and documentation.

Consular authorities also play a crucial role in acting like civil registry, to register birth of their citizen abroad, and other civil acts. This contributes to preventing statelessness or issues related to proof of nationality and legal identity documentation. The rights of Stateless persons (who do not have a state of nationality whose protection they could seek) need to be addressed more comprehensively in ongoing and future discussion on the rights of migrants.

Which SDG targets are connected to this objetive?

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10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration

 

17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

How is each target measured concretely?

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