OBJECTIVE 11 - MANAGE BORDERS

Movements of people require human rights-based immigration and border management policies and procedures. States are faced with the challenge of maintaining open, but secure borders, which can be achieved through full coordination and cooperation of the relevant stakeholders.

A lot of initiatives exist in supporting countries in border management. However, strengthening the capacity of border management to prevent irregular entry while respecting the international human rights law remains a global challenge.

Border management policies need to respect national sovereignty, the rule of law, obligations under international law and the human rights of all migrants, regardless of their migration status. They also have to be non-discriminatory, gender-responsive and child-sensitive.

Capacities can be improved by using information and communication technology for data, while upholding the principle of non-discrimination, respecting the right to privacy and protecting personal data.

Which SDG targets are connected to this objetive?

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9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

9.A: Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

 

10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all

16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

 

17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries

17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts

How is each target measured concretely?

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