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
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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.