The MEWA region hosting more than 4 millions of individuals forced to leave their home to take refuge in Syria’s neighboring countries, is directly stricken by these tragedies. At this occasion, UCLG-MEWA and its Committee on Social Inclusion reaffirms its commitment to develop the inclusion of migration and migrants in urban policies of the MEWA region.
UCLG -MEWA celebrates the 18th of December, International Migrants Day. Upon the call of the International Organization for Migration, the celebration of this year commemorates the loss of lives in the Mediterranean sea.