98.105. Promote substantive reforms in the immigration policy, which guarantee its conformity with international standards, revoking measures exposing foreigners to marginalization ( Mexico ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 139 Noted 34 Migrants 2.1 Acceptance of international norms 35 Refugees & internally displaced persons Affected persons: - general - migrants - non-citizens - refugees and asylum-seekers See: 98.100. 98.108. Introduce measures to reduce detention of individuals solely for immigration purposes and consider other alternatives than detention to use when possible ( Sweden ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 143, 144 Supported 34 Migrants 13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detention 15.1 Administration of justice & fair Affected persons: - general - persons deprived of liberty - migrants See: National Report, 63-65. 98.109. Enact public programs to improve integration of Muslim and other immigrants into Dutch society, and build bridges between communities ( United States of America ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 145 Noted 34 Migrants 8 Equality & non-discrimination Affected persons: - general - migrants - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups - migrant workers The Netherlands has developed a national action programme to combat discrimination, which includes both the general anti-discrimination approach, and measures focused specifically on various target groups, among which people who are discriminated against on the grounds of descent, skin colour and religion. The strategy towards full participation of immigrants, ensuring their social and cultural integration, is laid down in the action plan 'Agenda for Integration'. 98.110. Protect the social and cultural rights of migrants taking integration measures and policies aimed at migrants ( Bangladesh ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 146 Noted 34 Migrants 21 Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation Affected persons: - general - migrants See: 98.109.
98.111. In coordination with OHCHR, IOM, ILO and relevant special procedures of the Human Rights Council, develop a comprehensive strategy to protect the rights of migrants and persons belonging to ethnic minorities ( Belarus ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 147 Noted 34 Migrants 3.2 Cooperation with special procedures 32 Members of minorities 5.2 Institutions & policies - General Affected persons: - general - migrants - minorities/ racial, ethnic, linguistic, religious or descent-based groups See: 98.109. 98.112. Due to the criminalization of irregular residency in the country, design alternatives for the detention of irregular or undocumented immigrants ( Brazil ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 148 Supported 34 Migrants 5.2 Institutions & policies - General 13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detention 35 Refugees & internally displaced persons Affected persons: - general - migrants - migrant workers See: 98.108. 98.113. Reduce the number of persons in the detention centres for migrants and create alternative measures to detention, especially for families with children or unaccompanied minors ( Ecuador ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 149 Supported 34 Migrants 13.3 Arbitrary arrest and detention 30.1 Children: definition; general principles; protection 30.2 Children: family environment and alternative care 35 Refugees & internally displaced persons Affected persons: - general - children - migrants - refugees and asylum-seekers See: 98.108. 98.114. Improve the conditions of migrants detention centres, especially with regard to the medical and psychological attention, as well as contact with the outside ( Ecuador ); Source of position: A/HRC/21/15 - Para. 98 & A/HRC/21/15/Add.1/Rev.1 - Para. 150, 151 Supported 34 Migrants 12.6 Conditions of detention 24 to health - General 35 Refugees & internally displaced persons Affected persons: - general - migrants See: 98.108.