A/HRC/29/36 needed to promote equal treatment, increase the political participation of migrants, and mainstream fundamental rights into integration policies at national, regional and local level.30 European Migration Forum 40. The first meeting of the European Migration Forum (EMF) took place on the 26/27 January 2015 in Brussels. The EMF addressed issues and challenges in the management of mixed flows of migrants and asylum seekers across the Mediterranean. The discussions were structured around four thematic Workshops: First, access to the asylum procedure at the borders; Second, integration of beneficiaries of international protection; Third, a comprehensive approach to countering migrant smuggling; and Fourth, providing adequate information in countries of origin and transit. 41. Conclusions from the Forum included: to take stock of current migration laws and policies; to further develop Member States accountability in the implementation of EU laws, and independent monitoring mechanisms of border controls, surveillance, SAR, visa and asylum policies; to develop legal and regular channels to Europe for protection and employment; and to respect rights of undocumented migrants and de-criminalise migration and humanitarian assistance, including a firewall between immigration control and access to justice and services.31 30 31 FRA, 2014, “Conference Conclusions”. Carrera, S & Huddleston, 2015, “European Migration Forum, Conclusions and Policy Recommendations”. 33