Morocco called on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters in New York for a leadership-by-example approach to implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, adopted in Marrakech in 2018. The Moroccan delegation emphasized the need for concrete actions rather than mere declarations.
Speaking during the UN's International Migration Review Forum, Moroccan officials highlighted their country's experience in hosting migrants and integrating them into society. Morocco has implemented several policies, including regularizing undocumented migrants and providing access to education and healthcare.
The Global Compact for Migration, endorsed by 152 UN member states in December 2018, aims to address migration challenges through international cooperation. Morocco's stance underscores the importance of shared responsibility and human rights protections.
The UN forum, held from May 2 to 6, 2026, reviews progress on the compact's objectives. Morocco's call aligns with its role as a key player in migration management, given its geographic position as a transit and destination country.
