MODERN TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION LAW
Keywords:
international migration law, migrant rights, Global Compact for Migration, climate migration, migration governance, international legal regulation.Abstract
the growth of international migration has become one of the defining features of globalization. Economic inequality, armed conflicts, demographic imbalances, environmental changes, and political instability have significantly increased the scale and complexity of human mobility. According to the United Nations, the number of international migrants reached approximately 281 million in 2023, accounting for 3.6% of the global population. These developments require effective legal regulation at both international and national levels. This article analyzes modern trends in international migration law, including the strengthening of international cooperation, the human rights–based approach, the securitization of migration, the emergence of climate migration, and the digitalization of migration management. The study also examines the key international legal instruments regulating migration and highlights existing legal gaps, particularly in the protection of climate-displaced persons. The research concludes that international migration law is evolving toward a more comprehensive and coordinated framework aimed at balancing state sovereignty with the protection of migrants’ fundamental rights.
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