A/58/275 V. Conclusions and recommendations 74. The economic contribution made by migrants to both countries of origin and of destination is widely recognized. Remittances sent to countries of origin represent a valuable and positive component of migration, particularly if they are utilized to develop local capacities in communities of origin. With the feminization of migration, many more women are leaving their homes to work abroad and represent the main source of income for their households. Nevertheless, the Special Rapporteur observes that economic benefits often overshadow the valuable social and cultural contributions of migrants. As experts concur that migration flows will grow at a rapid pace in the coming years, it is essential to place emphasis at the national and international levels on the human face of migration, taking a human rights-based approach to the phenomenon. 75. The Special Rapporteur believes that migration must not be considered only as a matter concerning national security. The involvement of the ministries of foreign affairs, health, education, social welfare and labour, as well as civil society, in the development of national migration policies and plans is necessary in order to ensure the protection of the human rights and dignity of migrants. 76. The Special Rapporteur emphasizes that increased international cooperation and dialogue for the development of human rights-informed migration policies and comprehensive, coordinated and harmonized systems of migration management are necessary to combat irregular migration, smuggling, trafficking and violations of the human rights of migrants. Such policies and systems have to take into account numerous overlapping, interconnected policy areas such as human rights, demography, trade practices, employment policies, security-related issues and development cooperation. Tackling only one or some of the aspects of the migration phenomenon without taking into account its present complex nature can represent a threat to the human rights and dignity of migrants, as well as to the integrity of the asylum regime. For this reason, it is essential that different governmental ministries and departments, civil society, national human rights institutions and international organizations all participate in efforts to address the challenges posed by contemporary migration in all its dimensions. 77. The Special Rapporteur was encouraged by the words of the General Director of IOM in his address to the Commission on Human Rights at its fiftyninth session. The suggestion that cooperation between IOM and OHCHR should be strengthened is welcome. Strengthened cooperation between relevant international organizations, with the growing involvement of OHCHR, is the best way to ensure that human rights will be mainstreamed into the work of the international community in the field of migration. This would include cooperation in policy development, training and capacity-building, among other areas. The Special Rapporteur also notes the importance in many regions of the world of ILO programmes on labour migration, migrant women, gender equity and the prevention of trafficking and encourages greater cooperation between her mandate, OHCHR and ILO. The Special Rapporteur is also encouraged by the interest taken by the Secretary-General in the issue of migration. 22