Dublin Castle Global Diaspora Summit concludes with adoption of the Dublin Declaration
The Minister for Overseas Development Aid and Diaspora, Colm Brophy, has welcomed the successful conclusion of the Dublin Global Diaspora Summit, which took place in Dublin Castle on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 April
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The Summit concluded this afternoon with the adoption by Ministers of the “Dublin Declaration” a future agenda of action for global diaspora engagement.
The Declaration commits the international community, working with partners from across society, to create conditions for migrants and diasporas to further contribute to sustainable development. It will be presented at the first UN International Migration Review Forum taking place in New York this May.
Speaking after the conclusion of the Summit Minister Colm Brophy said:
"Today is the starting point for a new diaspora-specific approach toward migration. As governments, we need to match the tremendous efforts being made across the world by diaspora in response to crisis, such as the Ukrainian diaspora who are providing support and shelter to millions of their compatriots who have been so cruelly forced from their homes.
"This is why a key outcome of the Summit is a Global Diaspora Policy Alliance. This alliance will bring together all relevant stakeholders from across government, academia, civil society and the private sector. Each of these groups has a different perspective, a unique set of experiences, and a wealth of knowledge to bring to the table.
"The Dublin Declaration reflects all of these perspectives – how we can nurture our diaspora, benefit from our connection to them, and assist those migrants or those of migrant origin who find themselves in situations of need."
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs
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