A/RES/64/139
Recalling the discussions during the High-level Dialogue on International
Migration and Development, held on 14 and 15 September 2006, which recognized,
inter alia, the need for special protection for migrant women,
Taking note with appreciation of the United Nations Development Programme
Human Development Report 2009: Overcoming Barriers – Human Mobility and
Development, 6 which discussed, inter alia, the need to protect women migrant
workers from abuse, exploitation and violence,
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Noting the decision of the Governing Body of the International Labour Office
to include discussion of the issue of decent work for domestic workers in the agenda
for the ninety-ninth session of the International Labour Conference in June 2010,
Recognizing the increasing participation of women in international migration,
driven in large part by socio-economic factors, and that this feminization of
migration requires greater gender sensitivity in all policies and efforts related to the
subject of international migration,
Stressing the shared responsibility of all stakeholders, in particular countries of
origin, transit and destination, relevant regional and international organizations, the
private sector and civil society, in promoting an environment that prevents and
addresses violence against women migrant workers, and in this regard recognizing
the importance of joint and collaborative approaches and strategies at the national,
bilateral, regional and international levels,
Recognizing that women migrant workers are important contributors to social
and economic development, and underlining the value and dignity of their labour,
including the labour of domestic workers,
Acknowledging the contribution that women migrant workers make to
development through the economic benefits that accrue to both the country of origin
and the country of destination,
Recognizing the particular vulnerability of women and their children at all stages
of the migration process, extending from the moment of deciding to migrate, and
including transit, engagement in formal and informal employment, and integration
into the host society, as well as during their return to their countries of origin,
Expressing deep concern at the continuing reports of grave abuses and violence
committed against migrant women and girls, including gender-based violence, in
particular sexual violence, trafficking, domestic and family violence, racist and
xenophobic acts, abusive labour practices and exploitative conditions of work,
Recognizing that the intersection of, inter alia, gender, age, class and ethnic
discrimination and stereotypes can compound the discrimination faced by women
migrant workers,
Reaffirming the commitment to protect and promote the human rights of all
women, including, without discrimination, indigenous women who migrate for
work, and in this regard noting the attention paid in the United Nations Declaration
on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 7 to the elimination of all forms of violence and
discrimination against indigenous women, as appropriate,
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United Nations publication, Sales No. E.09.III.B.1.
Resolution 61/295, annex.