聯(lián)合國秘書長潘基文2010年國際家庭日致辭

聯(lián)合國秘書長潘基文2010年國際家庭日致辭

Secretary-General's Message on International Day of Families New York, 15 May 2010

聯(lián)合國秘書長潘基文2010年國際家庭日致辭2010年5月15日，紐約

This year's commemoration of the International Day of Families focuses on the impact of migration on families around the world.

今年國際家庭日紀念活動的重點是移徙對世界各地家庭的影響。

Rising social and economic disparities create both pressures and incentives for people to leave their homes in search of better opportunities. Many migrate out of necessity due to poverty, unemployment, political or armed conflicts or violations of human rights.

社會和經(jīng)濟差距日漸擴大，給人們造成了離開家園、尋找更好機會的壓力和動力。由于貧窮、失業(yè)、政治或軍事沖突或者人權(quán)受到侵犯，許多人不得不遷移他鄉(xiāng)。

Parents migrate to improve the well-being of their children and other extended family members. In host countries, men and women can earn a better living and send income to family members back home. Migrants contribute to the economy of the host country, while also enriching the social and cultural fabric. Women migrant workers can gain independence and autonomy, becoming positive role models for others.

家長移徙是為了改善子女和其他親屬的生活福祉。在東道國，男女移民均可謀得更好的生計，并將收入寄給老家的親屬。移民為東道國的經(jīng)濟做出貢獻，同時也豐富了東道國的社會和文化結(jié)構(gòu)。女性移民工人可以獲得獨立和自主，成為他人的正面榜樣。

Despite its many benefits, migration also places heavy burdens on family members. Migrants can face harsh living conditions, discrimination and low wages. They often lack safety nets, and suffer disproportionately in times of economic hardship. Unemployment can push many to the bottom rung of societies. Children of migrants can face a number of emotional and economic challenges unique to their circumstances, in particular a greater vulnerability to human trafficking, child labour and violence.

移徙固然有很多好處，但也給家庭成員造成沉重的負擔。移民可能面臨生活條件艱苦、歧視和工資低下等問題。他們往往缺乏安全網(wǎng)，并在經(jīng)濟困難時期蒙受更多的苦難。失業(yè)可能會把許多移民推至社會最底層。移民子女可能會面臨許多特有的情感和經(jīng)濟挑戰(zhàn)，特別是更容易被販賣、淪為童工和遭受暴力侵害。

To make the most of the benefits of migration, Governments should implement policies that help migrants adapt and prosper in their host countries. I call on those states that have not yet done so to ratify and implement the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of their Families. On this International Day of Families, let us renew our commitment to efforts that help and support migrant families around the world.

為了盡可能發(fā)揮移徙的好處，各國政府應落實政策，幫助移民適應東道國的情況，并在東道國勞動致富。我呼吁那些尚未批準和執(zhí)行《保護所有移徙工人及其家庭成員權(quán)利國際公約》的國家批準和執(zhí)行這項《公約》。值此國際家庭日，讓我們重申我們的承諾，努力幫助和支持世界各地的移民家庭。