are frequently employed under le66 favourable conditions of work than other workers and that certain employer6 find this an inducement to seek such labour in order to reap the benefit6 of unfair competition, s.& that recourse to the employment of migrant workers who are in an irregular situation will be discouraged if the fundamental human rights of all migrant workers are more widely recognised and, moreover, that granting certain additional rights to migrant workers and members of their families in a regular situation will encourage all migrants and employers to respect and comply with the laws and procedures established by the States concerned, Sreforg of the need to bring about the international protection of the rights of all migrant worker6 and members of their families, reaffirming and entabliahing bnnic notmn in rr ce~prehe~rtiup C!GfiV~??tfO!? Which CCUld !?f! applied universally, Have pOreed on the followina arti- / 4 . . A/C.3/45/1 English Page 25 PART I le I 1. The present Convention is applicable, except as otherwise provided hereafter, to all migrant workers and members of their families without distinction of any kind such as sex, race, colour, language, religion or conviction, political or other opinion, national. ethnic or social origin, nationality, age, economic position, property, marital status, birth or other status. 2. The present Convention shall apply during the entire migration process of migrant workers and members of their families, which comprises preparation for migration, departure, transit and the entire period of stay and remunerated activity in the State of employment as well as return to the State of origin or the State of habitual residence. cle 2 For the purposes of the present Convention: 1. The term "migrant worker" refers to a person who is to be engaged, is 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the rights and protection of migrant workers, their families, and the importance of recognizing and respecting their fundamental human rights. It also mentions the need to bring about international protection of their rights and the encouragement of fair competition. These themes suggest that the text is related to labor and employment issues, as well as international cooperation and human rights.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief