Legal Identity Vital for Migrants, Says IOM Official
Why is Legal Identity Important for Migrants?
- Migrants face challenges in accessing their legal identity documents.
- Legal identity crucial for accessing services and protection.
- Deputy Regional Director emphasizes the importance.
Insights from IOM Regional Office Official
Asmara Achcar, Deputy Regional Director for Operations at IOM Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa, highlights the significance of legal identity for migrants. She stresses the obstacles and vulnerabilities faced by migrants in maintaining their legal identity documents. Legal identity is essential for migrants to access critical services and protection in their host countries.
Key Takeaways
- Legal identity is particularly important for migrants.
- Migrants encounter challenges in obtaining and retaining legal documents.
- Ensuring legal identity crucial for accessing services and protection.
Source: www.iom.int