Today in New York, Minister of Immigration Kareem Musa addressed the International Migration Review Forum. In an era of widespread migration discrimination, he reaffirmed Belize's commitment to advancing safe, orderly, and regular migration:
Kareem Musa, Minister of Immigration, Governance and Labor
"For Belize, migration is deeply connected to our history, our economy and our people. This is why Belize remains firmly committed to the Global Compact for safe, orderly and Regular Migration and to building migration systems that are humane, secure and people centered."
"A matter of national pride is our amnesty program, which granted permanent residence to more than 12,000 migrants, opening pathways to citizenship, lawful employment, and greater national participation. When people are brought out of the shadows, sometimes societies become stronger, safer and more cohesive."
"Migration governance must always remain grounded in human dignity, inclusion, protection and the rule of law."
