More recent statistics show that there are over 175 million migrants worldwide, more than half of which are women.

The integration of migrants was a source of debate in both traditional and new countries of immigration, particularly in view of recent security concerns and the growth of migration in recent years.

One recent estimate15 puts the number of such migrants at almost 17 million, of whom about 5 million reside in Europe, Asia or North America.

Noting that, despite some recent initiatives to facilitate and to reduce the costs of remittances transfers, the costs incurred by migrants remain high and could be reduced,

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Migration offers many opportunities to the migrants themselves, to the countries that receive younger workforce and also notably in the form of remittance payments, which have grown spectacularly in recent years to their countries of origin.

Not only do undocumented migrants face such treatment, but even legal migrants can be subjected to a similar experience.

Morocco is also organizing training sessions for judges to strengthen national protection for migrants' rights and attention to migrants' issues.

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Minniti meanwhile said a sharp fall over recent weeks in the number of migrants arriving in Italy following rescues was an indication that efforts to beef up the Libyan coastguard and cooperation with local mayors was bearing fruit.

Fortunately, research on migration and development in recent years has helped foster a range of policy tools that Europe should be considering. Experts and policymakers have been devising many innovative programs, including low cost remittances from migrants to their home countries, efforts to strengthen ties between diasporas and their homelands, and initiatives that help skilled migrants find proper employment, so that qualified surgeons are not driving taxis.

Fortunately, research on migration and development in recent years has helped foster a range of policy tools that Europe should be considering. Experts and policymakers have been devising many innovative programs, including low cost remittances from migrants to their home countries, efforts to strengthen ties between diasporas and their homelands, and initiatives that help skilled migrants find proper employment, so that qualified surgeons are not driving taxis.

Mr. Vegas (Peru) said he agreed with the Special Rapporteur that the human rights situation of migrants, particularly undocumented migrants, continued to deteriorate.

At the same time, with boatloads of migrants arriving from Tunisia, some rather drastic measures have been adopted. A recent dispute between Italy (the main port of arrival) and France (the principal final destination) ended with the French reintroducing border controls.

We must no longer ignore half the world s migrants. Like all migrants, women on the move are entitled to personal security and basic dignity.

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