OBJECTIVE 17 - ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION

Anti-migrant narratives portray migration and migrants in a way that directly or indirectly evokes fear, discrimination, exclusion and even hatred and violence. They often perpetuate misperceptions, stereotypes of migrants or disinformation around migration.

This leads to the dehumanization of migrants, negatively impacting their human rights and those of broader society. In GCM Objective 17, States commit to take action to eliminate discrimination, racism and xenophobia against migrants and to promote a new narrative on migration and migrants.

This objective calls for different actions, for example condemning and countering expressions, acts and manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, violence, xenophobia and related intolerance against all migrants. It also calls for penalizing hate crimes whilst facilitating legal and psychosocial assistance for victims.

There are different spheres that inform public perceptions on migration:

• Media outlets have an important role in the framing of social issues. This is why it is important to promote independent, objective and quality reporting of media outlets, including internet-based information.
• Education is key, since sensitizing people (adults and children alike) on migration, diversity and human rights can be highly beneficial to creating a peaceful society.
• Migrants can often face vulnerable situations and discrimination in informal employment which is why labour laws are also essential. Achieving full and productive decent work for all migrants can combat xenophobia and discrimination.
• Government, private sector and civil society have key roles in combatting discrimination. A strong and public stance against xenophobia and discrimination, including policies and mechanisms to prevent ethnic and racial profiling, can reduce security risks arising from discrimination against migrants.

Which SDG targets are connected to this objetive?

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4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

 

 

 

8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

8.8: Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

 

 

 

10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status

10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels

16.B: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development

 

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

17.18.2 Number of countries that have national statistical legislation that complies with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics

17.18.3 Number of countries with a national statistical plan that is fully funded and under implementation, by source of funding

How is each target measured concretely?

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