A/71/285 Assembly on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants in September 2016 all testify to that interest. 42. Better global migration governance would be advantageous for all States because they cannot deal with a global phenomenon on a unilateral, bilateral or even regional basis alone. Enhanced governance would allow for a better sharing of responsibilities on the part of States associated with migration. More cooperation on migration governance does not mean less territorial sovereignty. 43. While the Global Forum on Migration and Development provides a useful platform for informal discussions between States, it should not be seen as a substitute for discussions about migration at the United Nations. More frequent high-level dialogues could lead to closer linkages and synergies between discussions within the United Nations and those outside. 44. The work of the Global Forum on Migration and Development has improved to include more focus on human rights, using the expertise of the Global Migration Group and the United Nations human rights mechanisms to a greater extent and allowing for enhanced participation by civil society. It could further benefit from more concrete outcomes, for example through the adoption of a forma l outcome document at each meeting and the establishment of a mechanism for follow -up and monitoring of the implementation of its recommendations. Participation by civil society organizations could be further enhanced by increasing their involvement to a full day, with their deliberations being taken up during the course of the meeting, and ensuring their participation at all round tables during days reserved for the participation of Governments. 45. The High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development is an important opportunity to reflect on the mainstreaming of human rights into all aspects of the migration debate. States should consider holding more frequent high level dialogues, for instance every three years, which should be interactive a nd action-oriented, each with a rights-based negotiated outcome document that would include a plan of action and a mechanism for follow-up and implementation monitoring. 46. Human rights must be a cross-cutting issue that informs all discussions at the High-level Dialogue, and, as outlined in the 2013 report of the Special Rapporteur (see A/68/283), States should consider raising issues such as: (a) Decriminalization of irregular entry and stay; (b) Development and implementation of rights-based alternatives to detention, especially for children and families with children; (c) Awareness-raising of the human rights of migrants; (d) The fight against xenophobia, discrimination and violence against migrants, in acts and speech; (e) Refraining from referring to migrants as “illegal” regardless of their migration status; (f) Effective protection of the human rights of vulnerable groups, such as unaccompanied children, families with children, persons with disabilities and elderly migrants; 10/24 16-13509

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