IN AFRICA II. The strategic framework for managing migration MIGRATION FOR DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA 9.4 Principles of non-discrimination A growing concern for States is the rise in discrimination and xenophobia against migrants. Discrimination against migrants creates social tensions in both origin and destination countries; hinders the successful integration of migrants into host societies; and prevents the fulfilment of migrants’ human rights. Combating racism and xenophobia is consequently an essential element of a comprehensive national migration policy. Recommended strategies i. Implementation the Programme of Action of the World Conference Against Racism and Xenophobia, which was held in Durban in 2001, through the adoption of national legislative and policy frameworks, including measures to ensure the fair and nondiscriminatory treatment of migrants, regardless of their status, with particular attention to preventing discrimination against women, children, older persons, persons with disability and special needs, and members of minority groups. ii. Encourage States to develop/promote anti-racist and gender-sensitive human rights training for public officials, including personnel in the administration of justice, particularly law enforcement, correctional and security careers, as well as among health-care providers, schools and migration authorities. iii. Promote the integration of migrants into host societies, including through public information and education campaigns, in order to prevent xenophobia, foster mutual cultural acceptance and ensure that the rights of migrants are respected and protected. iv. Ensure that migrants themselves abide by the laws of the land and also respect and treat members of the host community in a non-discriminatory fashion. v. Encourage international agencies dealing with migration and human rights issues to exchange information and coordinate activities aimed at tackling racism, racial and gender-based discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance against migrants, including migrant workers, women, children and older persons. vi. Member States who welcome the return of migrants to their States of origin must establish reception committees composed of psychologists, officers of ministries of labour and national education and others, in order to ensure adequate reception, follow-up and guidance. 73