必须强调,青年移徙者为原籍国、过境国、目的地国社会作出了积极贡献,包括在经济方面,也包括丰富社会和文化结构。大多数青年移徙者努力谋生和改善生活条件。
The remittances they send to support families in their home countries are a major contributor to economies worldwide. When they return home, young migrants often enhance development by applying skills and ideas acquired abroad. And, in many cases, women are empowered through migration as they gain financial and social independence.
他们汇款养活原籍国的家庭,是全球经济的一个重要促进因素。当青年移徙者返回家园后,往往会运用在国外获得的技能和观念促进发展。此外,许多妇女能通过移徙赢得经济和社会独立。
In October, the United Nations General Assembly will host the second High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development. I urge Member States to consider youth migration. Working with and for young people is one of my top priorities. On this International Youth Day, I encourage Member States, youth-led organizations and other stakeholders to act to promote the rights of all young migrants and maximize the development potential of youth migration.
今年10月,联合国大会将主办第二次国际移徙与发展高级别对话。我敦促会员国审议青年移徙问题。我的最优先事项之一就是与青年合作和为青年而工作。值此国际青年日之际,我鼓励各会员国、青年领导的组织和其他利益攸关方采取行动,促进青年移徙者的权利,并最大限度地发挥青年移徙在促进发展方面的潜力。