Respect for the right to universal freedom of travel and the vital importance of family reunification : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2004
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SymbolA/RES/59/203
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, in particular those of receiving countries, must recognize the vital importance of family reunification and promote its incorporation into national legislation in order to ensure protection of the unity of families of documented migrants; 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 remittances to relatives in the country of origin.
Action note2004-12-20
Vote summary
Adopted 122-3-61, 74th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/59/L.65
Committee reportA/59/503/Add.2
Meeting record
A/59/PV.74
Agenda information
A/59/251 105b Human rights questions, including alternative approaches for improving the effective enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT
A/59/251 105b[10] FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT--FAMILY REUNIFICATION
A/59/251 105b[10] FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT--FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Date[New York] : UN, 23 Mar. 2005
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2 p.
Notes
Issued in GAOR, 59th sess., Suppl. no. 49.