Intergovernmental Conference on
the Global Compact for Migration

The Intergovernmental Conference to Adopt the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration takes place in Marrakech, Morocco on the 10th and 11th of December, 2018.

The Conference is convened under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly and is held pursuant to resolution 71/1 of 19 September 2016, entitled "New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants," which decided to launch a process of intergovernmental negotiations leading to the adoption of the Global Compact for Migration.

The modalities for the Conference were further elaborated in resolutions 71/280 of 6 April 2017, 72/244 of 24 December 2017 and 72/L.67 of 31 July 2018.

Closing of the Conference

Statement — Louise Arbour - closing remarks at the GCM PDF document

Press Briefing — Louise Arbour PDF document

Press Release — World Leaders Adopt First-Ever Global Compact for safe, orderly and regular Migration in Marrakech, Outlining Framework to better manage international migration PDF document

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Guide for Participants

11.12.2018
Daily Journal

Draft Outcome Document