A/76/257 including by providing access to testing and vaccines, housing and shelter, water and sanitation, regularization processes, employment and direct relief. 81 Qatar indicated that all migrant workers in isolation, quarantine or under treatment would receive a basic salary and allowances irrespective of whether they are entitled to sick leave benefits. The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs has conducted awareness campaigns and inspected work sites, workers’ housing and their means of transportation to verify safety measures. 82 In Botswana and South Africa, trade unions and NGOs, in collaboration with ILO, have made available cash and food support to migrant domestic workers. 83 Ireland has extended its illness benefit scheme to migrants with insufficient social insurance contributions. In Tunisia, the Union générale tunisienne du travail has granted membership to several sub-Saharan workers to strengthen protection and social dialogue and counter exploitation and racism. Argentina has established four orientation centres to provide migrants with information on immigration procedures and legal support, including on the prevention of institutional and gender-based violence, and training to facilitate insertion in the labour market. 84 Fighting racism and discrimination against migrants in the context of the pandemic 75. Governments and stakeholders have developed campaigns and initiatives to improve narratives about migrants and fight discrimination, xenophobia and racism. The Council of Europe issued guidelines on upholding equality and protecting against discrimination and hate during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering also the situation of migrants. 85 In Germany, the federal programme entitled “Live democracy!” addresses racist reporting, provides counselling and supports projects in partnership with self-help organizations set up by migrants. 86 In Portugal, the Commission for Equality and Against Racial Discrimination informs victims of racial discrimination of their rights and forwards complaints to competent authorities. 87 In Chile, the programme entitled “Sello Migrante” has been created to certify mun icipalities that adopt human rights based measures for the inclusion of migrants; and the “Compromiso Migrante” seal recognizes the work of institutions and companies that implement measures aimed at improving labour conditions of migrants. 88 Australia has launched an information campaign in 64 languages to provide rights awareness and support victims of racism in the context of COVID-19. 89 In Maldives, NGOs have developed social media campaigns to promote vaccine equity and acceptance, and a series of stories on migrant workers of Maldives has showcased migrants and promoted their inclusion. 90 Reintegration of returning migrants 76. Several Governments and stakeholders have provided different levels of support to returning migrants. Cambodia, in coordination with United Nations agencies, has provided support to provinces expecting large numbers of returning migrant workers. __________________ 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 21-10577 Submission by the Mayors Migration Council; see also GFMD, Ad Hoc Working Group on the impacts of COVID-19 on migrants, migration and development, “Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Prevention, Response And Recovery, Working Paper”, available from www.gfmd.org/ gfmd-ad-hoc-working-group-impacts-covid-19-migrants-migration-and-development. Submission by Qatar. Submission by ILO. Submissions by States. Submission by the Council of Europe. Submission by Germany. Submission by Portugal. Submission by Chile. Submission by Australia. Submission by Migrant Workers Maldives. 17/22