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6.
Recognizing the unique role played by NHRIs in the implementation of international
human rights standards at the national level, thereby ensuring sustainability of human rights
protection,
7.
Welcoming the guidance and jurisprudence on issues of migration provided by the human
rights treaty bodies and special procedures, and in particular the Committee on Migrant Workers,
the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, the Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination against Women, and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
as well as the judgements and findings of regional organizations and mechanisms,
8.
Stressing the particular role played by NHRIs as expressed in the Copenhagen and Seoul
Declarations adopted by the Sixth and Seventh International Conferences of NHRIs, regarding
migration in the context of conflict and terrorism and their commitment in this regard,
9.
Welcoming the Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human
Trafficking of July 2002 and General Recommendation 30 (2004) of the Committee on the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the rights of non-citizens,
10.
Recognizing the linkage of international migration, economic growth and development
including poverty reduction,
11.
Recalling that, as practice shows, physical barriers, including walls, endanger
fundamental rights such as the right to life,
12.
Welcoming The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement that were presented to the
United Nations in 1998 and were recognized as an important international framework for the
protection of internally displaced persons.
13.
Urging therefore the continued enhancement of the role and participation of NHRIs in the
international human rights system including in the recently established Human Rights Council,
Declares that:
14.
NHRIs shall advocate for a human rights approach to migration and migration
management. NHRIs underline that each State is responsible to guarantee respect for the human
rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons regardless of their migration status,
15.
NHRIs play an important role in ensuring efficient domestic legal protection of all
migrants, including access to justice, non-discrimination and equal treatment, including full and
effective protection in all areas of society,
16.
NHRIs play a vital role in promoting a society dedicated to diversity as a positive
potential for ensuring a cohesive and peaceful society, for innovation and growth, and building
on the fundamental principles of equality and mutual respect,
17.
NHRIs shall examine and raise awareness of the causes of migration, encompassing
economic, political, social, cultural, historical, or other factors leading to migration,
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