Call to action on a global alliance to counter migrant smuggling

The scale of migrant smuggling has reached new and devastating heights. The uncontrolled and irregular arrivals brought about by smuggling put systems under strain and undermine effective migration management. The mobility of people needs to be managed through the right policy and legislation, not by smugglers. A comprehensive and sustainable approach to people's mobility requires a combination of robust and effective actions, complementing mutually beneficial partnerships with countries of origin and transit, addressing the root causes of irregular migration, and at the same time fighting organised crime, including migrant smuggling, and trafficking in human beings. A strong, united, and global response to this phenomenon is necessary from all State and non-State actors.