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South American Conference on Migration (SACM)

South American Conference on Migration (SACM)

The South American Conference on Migration (SACM) or Lima Process aims to provide a platform for consultations for South American countries in the primary areas of development; diasporas; rights of migrants; integration; information exchange; migration statistics; climate change; counter-trafficking and counter-smuggling. Its current priorities are:

  • Ensuring respect for the human rights of migrants regardless of their status;
  • Promotion of discourse on migration in relation to development;
  • Strengthening of dialogue and political coordination among States;
  • Highlighting the significance of migrants' contributions to the welfare and cultural enrichment of societies in countries of origin; and
  • Promoting the participation of representatives from civil society.

*References to Kosovo shall be understood to be in the context of United Nations Security Council resolution 1244 (1999).