III World Social Forum on Migration

The World Social Forum on Migrations (WSFM) is a thematic forum located within the framework of the World Social Forums. It sets forth an alternative to neo-liberal policies seeking the consolidation of an alternative globalization that respects Universal Human Rights. Under the direction of the International Committee, this meeting is conceived as a place for civil society, associations and social movements on a global scale to meet in order to contribute to the construction of a common political memorandum that generates debate, and makes proposals regarding migrations, development, and human rights, in the context of globalization.

The objectives of the 3^rd WSFM are: 

• To strengthen the global character of the WSFM, encouraging the participation of organisations and organised groups in those places that are important destinations for migration and/or the participation of refugees and displaced persons.
• To boost the presence and active participation of immigrants and immigrant associations and bodies.
• To promote the creation and/or strengthening of different immigrant and refugee associations and the consolidation of social movements.
• To provide a forum for the articulation of networks, establishing the necessary framework for meetings, exchange and analysis to take place.
• To search for a means of achieving a political impact through the establishment of working groups designed to coordinate strategies and produce declarations on key issues

MFA is a member of the International Organizing Committee for the III WSFM and looks forward to WSFM being a space to strengthen the discourse, analysis and critique around migration issues through experiences or insights around the region.

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