Migration policy framework for Africa and plan of action (2018 – 2030) vii. Ensure that the human rights and interests of irregular migrants are not violated in the case of mandatory return. viii. Ensure that involuntary return, deportation, removal and readmission are ordered only in the event that all judicial options have been exhausted and that each case is treated individually, with due process and access to justice in accordance with international law, and in consideration of the gender-related circumstances, the situation as it relates to family unity and the risks of human rights violations in the country of origin, transit and destination. ix. Strengthen national border management capacities through enhanced capacity building measures, such as training and technical co-operation with, inter alia, IOM, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), ILO and with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) as pertains to refugee matters at the border. x. Establish re-admission Committees to assist and integrate returnees. xi. Implement reintegration programmes and align them with national and local development strategies and the needs of the communities to which migrants return. xii. Raise awareness on the real experiences of migrants within their communities, so as to prevent undue pressure on returnees, due to expectations from their communities, which may push them to irregularly migrate again upon their return. xiii. Provide comprehensive socio-economic, psychological, legal, and orientation services to returning women and girls, before, during and after the returning process, with the aim of facilitating their reintegration. Provide access to complaints/reporting mechanisms that protect women against reprisals, identify and address coercion and abuse and ensure safe and sustainable reintegration, including services to recognise and certify the skills and competences of returning women and girls. 5.4 National and international security and stability Agenda 2063 aspires to a peaceful and secure Africa. Large spontaneous and unregulated flows can have a significant impact on national and international stability and security, including by hindering States’ ability to exercise effective control over their borders, and creating tensions between States of origin and destination, as well as within local host communities. Recent international terrorist activity has also turned the focus on individual migrants and the potential for public order to be 56 compromised by individuals whose intent is to undermine the security and stability of States and societies. Addressing irregular migration and establishing comprehensive migration management systems can contribute to enhancing national and international security and stability. However, it remains paramount to uphold the rights of all migrants, asylum seekers and refugees during all stages of the migration process, and enhanced security measures should serve to uphold these rights.

Select target paragraph3