On December 4, 2000, the United Nations General Assembly declared December 18 to be International Migrants’ Day (http://tiny.cc/MigrantsDay). This day was created to express appreciation for those who are trying to migrate internationally as it most definitely is a challenge.

Numerous associations and networks promote this day to inform people about the challenges that migrants face: issues with illegal exploitation, difficulties with education for transient youth, prejudice and more.

Online associations, for example, Britkid (https://cutt.ly/ahSK8Co), offer individuals the chance to have a virtual encounter with a virtual migrant, to help users share the experience.

Migrant specialists around the globe have been performing “basic work” during the pandemic to create a safer environment so that migrants are not additionally challenged by the newly accepted vaccines of COVID-19.

International Migrants’ Day is an ideal time to recognize and respect the diversity that makes up America and to share the value of human rights. Each country around the globe has an opportunity on this day to celebrate the contributions of migrants to their own shores and to grow from a position of understanding.

We learn together, make together, cooperate, sing, dance and play together. We live respectively. That is the significance of International Migrants’ Day and its message of inclusion.