national institution and the Government to ensure the promotion and
protection of those rights;
10. Encourage States to ensure appropriate broad-based dialogue at the
national level among Government, national and state institutions and civil
society based on assessments regarding the rights of migrants inter alia
through seminars, workshops and media programmes.
11. Encourage the creation of mechanisms for communication and coordination
between human rights institutions in order to exchange information on specific
cases or general problems relating to violations of the fundamental rights of
undocumented migrants as well as migrant workers, which will enhance
cooperation and facilitate possible intervention by these institutions, in
accordance with their mandates;
12. Encourage, where relevant, the establishment of regional information
databases of countries of origin, routes and points of crossing and places of
detention of migrants, with a view to reinforcing the work of institutions
responsible for migration and consular offices;
13. Work, where possible, with consular services to ensure that migrants, both
regular and irregular, are treated according to human rights principles and
standards;
14. Promote programmes and information campaigns on human rights awareness
for migrant workers, both prior to departure and after arrival, which can also
assist in the reintegration of returning migrants, especially women and
children migrants who often face stigmatization upon their return.
15. Identify the most cost-effective mechanisms for providing the best possible
assistance to migrants in places of detention and share best practices that can
strengthen the overall protection of migrants.
16. Establish regional cooperation between national institutions of the countries
with major migratory flows, including joint task forces, the establishment of
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