Migration is considered one of the defining global issues of the
early twenty-first century, as more and more people are on the
move today than at any other point in human history. There are
now about 192 million people living outside their place of
birth, which is about three per cent of the world's population.
This means that roughly one of every thirty-five persons in the
world is a migrant. Between 1965 and 1990, the number of
international migrants increased by 45 million-an annual growth
rate of about 2.1 per cent. The current annual growth rate is
about 2.9 per cent. Discourse on migration involves many
perspectives. There is growing recognition that migration is an
essential and inevitable component of the economic and social
life of every State, and that orderly and properly managed
migration can be beneficial for both individuals and societies.
The multiple and complex dimensions of migration include: -
Labour Migration - Family Reunification - Migration and Security
- Combating Irregular Migration