Migrant workers make a substantial economic and social contribution to the economies of countries of destination and their countries of origin. Migrant workers spend most of their income in host countries; they pay taxes and social security contributions if they are allowed to work legally. Migrants send home on average 13 per cent of their income in remittances, but spend 87 per cent in destination countries. Migration does create jobs. Migrant workers are consumers too. Many countries would be much poorer without migrants. Yet despite their contribution, migrant workers still face discrimination and exploitation.