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Pancevo-road1A resolution on migration and the international refugee crisis was adopted by the IRU General Assembly.

Recognizing that migration is a worldwide humanitarian, social and political challenge for governments, international organizations and society in general, IRU called on governments to work together in a more co-ordinated, rapid manner to tackle the issue.

 According to data from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the crisis in the Mediterranean alone has seen the arrival of over 750,000 refugees and migrants in 2015. 85% of these arrivals come from the world’s top 10 refugee-producing countries.

 IRU Secretary General, Umberto de Pretto, said, “Society isn’t reacting quickly enough to this growing crisis. It’s an issue that affects all of us and we need to work together as a global community to bring aid to those who need it most. Our industry stands ready to help wherever needed.”

 Indeed, road transport continues to play a crucial role in dealing with the ongoing crisis by helping bring aid to organized refugee camps. IRU encourages transport operators to implement best practices to minimize risks related to their operations, while also offering assistance to authorities and aid agencies.

 

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