1. Global Compact on Migration
Strengthening Migration Governance through Parliaments
IOM International Dialogue on Migration 2017, New York
17-18 April 2017

2. Inter-Parliamentary Union
Established in 1889
173 Member Parliaments
11 Associate Members
45,000+ National MPs
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is a ground-breaking global commitment to end poverty and set the world on a sustainable path to inclusive development. Endorsed by governments at the UN Summit in 2015, the SDGs focus and coordinate national policies toward a common vision for humanity. They aspire to realize the human rights of all and they encapsulate the three pillars of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental.
While the SDGs were signed by governments, parliaments have important role in implementation in their legislative, oversight, budget and representative functions. The development of the SDGs included governments and other stakeholders, including parliaments. For over three years, IPU organized parliamentary input to the UN so that the goals would include the views of parliamentarians. The perspectives of parliaments and parliamentarians from across the globe have indeed enriched the formulation and articulation of the SDGs and the IPU is proud to have contributed to this process.
Members of the IPU reaffirmed their vision of sustainable development based on good governance, human rights, equality, poverty eradication, peace and security, and we committed to taking the necessary action to carry forward the SDGs.

3. Migration Discussions & Resolutions
Imperative for fairer, smarter and more humane migration (Geneva, October 2015)
Handbook for Parliaments on Migration, Human Rights and Governance (2015)
SDGs tells us where we want to be but they do not tell us how to get there.
Expectations from parliaments to deliver on the SDG are high. One of the discussions that we have been having in the IPU is how to make sure parliaments are fit for purpose to deliver on these expectations and on their own commitment. The fundamental question we asked ourselves was whether parliaments have capacity to do what people and the international community expect them to do.
In order to assist parliaments in engaging with the SDGs and contributing to their implementation, IPU has developed a self-assessment toolkit. The toolkit is available in English, Spanish, French and Arabic. IPU partnered with UNDP in the production of the toolkit.
Different versions of the draft were shared with parliamentarians worldwide and the toolkit benefited from their input.
The self-assessment will enable parliaments to discuss issues, gather information and answer questions that will help them make an informed decision about the most suitable and effective way to engage in SDG implementation.
The self-assessment toolkit is not prescriptive but is designed to enable parliaments to identify good practices, gaps, opportunities and lessons learned to effectively institutionalize the SDGs and mainstream the various goals in the legislative process. It has been designed to be relevant to all parliaments, whatever political system they adhere to and whatever their stage of development.

4. Migration Discussion & Resolutions
GA Resolution 70/298
“invites the IPU and the relevant bodies of the UN system to enhance their cooperation in supporting governments in facilitating the orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies”

5. Migration Governance Sovereign rights vs international obligations
human rights, labour
Domestic politics & national responses
Policy coherence
domestic, regional, international
The toolkit consists of an introductory part and a questionnaire. The questionnaire is divided into 8 groups of questions, each targeting the key functions of parliament such as organization and functioning of relevant parliamentary mechanisms, lawmaking, oversight, but also a role of parliament in tackling inequalities and ensuring respect for gender norms and human rights.
The questions are grouped as follows:
Questions 1: Building understanding
Questions 2: Domesticating the SDGs
Questions 3: Mainstreaming the SDGs within parliamentary mechanisms
Questions 4: Making laws in support of the SDGs
Questions 5: Financing the SDGs
Questions 6: Monitoring SDGs implementation
Questions 7: Engaging with the public
Questions 8: Ensuring the SDGs serve the most vulnerable
Each group of questions is divided into Part A and Part B. Part A is designed to provide a quick overview of where parliament stands concerning a certain aspect of the SDG work (identify the baseline). Part B aims to inspire dialogue among MPs about steps that the parliament should take to improve its performance.

6. Global Compact Establish Common Approach and Agreed standards on:
Roles and responsibilities between countries
Domestic economic opportunities
Legal, regular migration
Irregular migration
Protection for vulnerable migrants
Toolkit is designed to help parliaments establish their own process of internal benchmarking.
Conclusions of the self-assessment should allow parliaments to strengthen their response to the SDGs. For example, it can help identify how existing structures can more effectively address the SDGs and overcome silos.
The ultimate objective is that parliaments are able to assume their full responsibility in realizing Agenda 2030.
Voluntarily reporting to the IPU or UNDP on the results of the self-assessment. IPU is interested in knowing if toolkit is used (and if it’s effective).
All parliaments are urged to use the toolkit to determine and improve their capacity to deal with the SDGs. IPU and UNDP can help facilitate the self-assessment.
IPU Standing Committee on UN Affairs will use spring session annually, beginning in Dhaka and to good parliamentary practices on the SDG implementation.

7. Role of Parliaments
“Parliaments have an obvious and important role to play in bringing about a more open and informed public debate on the trade-offs involved in migration policy”
Sutherland Report 2017

8. Role of Parliaments Promote honest debate in society
Promote proper legal framework
Ratify international agreements

9. Role of IPU Parliamentary input in negotiations
Platform for discussion
Raise awareness
International standards
Ratifications of conventions
Follow-up to Global Compact

10. Thank you!
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