Consider the following statements:
1. Recently, all the countries of the United Nations have adopted the first-ever compact for international migration, the 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)'.
2. The objectives and commitments. stated in the GCM are binding on the UN member countries.
3. The GCM addresses internal migration or internally displaced people also in its objectives and commitments.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1: The 'Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration' (GCM) was adopted by the majority of United Nations member states in December 2018. However, it was not adopted by *all* countries; several nations either voted against, abstained, or did not participate. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
2. Statement 2: The GCM is explicitly a non-legally binding framework. While it outlines objectives and commitments agreed upon by participating states, these are not legally enforceable under international law. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
3. Statement 3: The GCM's scope is focused on international migration. It does not primarily address internal migration or the specific situation of internally displaced people (IDPs), for whom other frameworks and principles apply (like the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement). Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
4. Since none of the statements are correct, the answer is (D) None.
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