Press Release: New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants adopted by all Member States at historic UN Summit

United Nations

This is a press release from United Nations stating that world leaders joined to adopt New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants.  Under this declaration, world leaders agree to the importance of protecting the rights of refugees and migrants.  Under this declaration, they agree to share the responsibility for large movements on a global level.

The press release further states that United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated member states for agreeing to the new declaration. 

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