UN General Assembly
2009

agenda of this Assembly is that of international migration. In the current Ecuadorian Constitution, one of our most transformative principles is based on the recognition of universal citizenship. We do not impose any restrictions on the freedom of movement of people around the world. We believe we are all citizens of the world. There is no such thing as illegal human beings. There are, however, such things as illegal and immoral practices of exclusion and exploitation. In this twenty- first century, merchandise and capital are not bound by any borders, but walls are being built to restrict the 31 09-52604 movement of human beings. Ecuador will continue to work towards a constructive multilateral dialogue on migration and the adoption of a comprehensive approach on the issue of the human rights of migrants and their families, in accordance with the mandate set by the heads of State in the 2005 World Summit Outcome. As a country that prioritizes respect for and the guarantee of all human rights, Ecuador currently receives more refugees than any other country in the