International Migrant's Day was finally proclaimed on December 4th, 2000. first of all an opportunity to recognize the contributions made by millions of migrants to the economies and well being of their host and home countries, and to promote respect for their basic human rights. Dignity and respect is the motto of this year's celebrations. We encourage non-governmental organisations - including yours - to join the global solidarity movement for the promotion and protection of the rights of migrants and to use of the International Migrant's Day to highlight publicly the contributions made by migrants.

Mandat International is a non-profit-making NGO which has as its principal missions to welcome and help non-governmental delegates (in particular those from developing countries) coming to Geneva to participate in international conferences. In order to strengthen international cooperation, we are participating in the organization of a World Civil Society Forum which will take place from the 14th to the 19th of July 2002 in Geneva. For this occasion we expect the participation of representatives of civil society from all over the entire world, especially from NGOs.