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To recognize the contributions of migrants and their rights, the United Nations declared December 18 International Migrants Day. To quote UN Secretary-General António Guterres, “Migration is a powerful driver of economic growth, dynamism, and understanding. It allows millions of people to seek new opportunities, benefiting communities of origin and destination alike.” People migrate for various reasons. […]