Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2000
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SymbolA/RES/55/100
TitleRespect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Once again calls upon all States to guarantee the universally recognized freedom of travel to all foreign nationals legally residing in their territory; reaffirms that all Governments must recognize the vital importance of family reunification and promote its incorporation into national legislation; calls upon all States to allow, in conformity with international legislation, the free flow of financial remittances by foreign nationals residing in their territory to their relatives in the country of origin; also calls upon all States to refrain from enacting, and to repeal if it already exists, legislation intended as a coercive measure that discriminates against individuals or groups of legal migrants by adversely affecting family reunification and the right to send financial remittance to relatives in the country of origin; decides to continue its consideration of this question at its 57th session.
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A(01)/R3
Action note2000-12-04
Vote summary
Adopted 106-1-67, 81st plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/55/L.45
Committee reportA/55/602/Add.2
Meeting record
A/55/PV.81
Agenda information
A/55/251 114b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/55/251 114b[21] FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT--FAMILY REUNIFICATION
A/55/251 114b[21] FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT--FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Date[New York] : UN, 1 Mar. 2001
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2 p.