Migration is a fact of life and a 'force for good'

Migration is a "fact of life" and a "force for good", UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday, calling for safer options for the millions seeking opportunities to improve their lives in the face of danger and despair.

In a message marking International Migrants Day, the UN chief emphasized that migration promotes the exchange of knowledge and contributes to economic growth, but at the same time, "poorly governed migration is a cause of great suffering."