Irregular migration and criminalization of migrants, protection of children in the migration process and the right to housing and health of migrants 2011, para. 75
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As briefly discussed, this new diversity affects host societies in many ways. Amongst the most important are the issues of political participation, cultural pluralism and national identity. As mentioned above, migration has already had major effects on the politics of most host countries. Consequently, the Special Rapporteur suggests further study and discussion on the issue of the political participation of migrants and its links to the concept of a broad citizenship. Migrants are able to make a contribution to the development of new forms of identity. It is inherently part of the migrant condition to develop multiple identities, which are linked to the cultures both of the homeland and of the country of origin. A more thorough research and discussion on the civil rights of migrants and their political participation in host societies could reflect the different situations faced by migrants in various States and identify best practices and examples of successful integration in host societies through participation in the decision-making process affecting the interests of migrants.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants