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affiliated. Several Qatari laws include the principle of equality and
non-discrimination. The Government also reported that, with respect to article 4 of
the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination, Qatari legislation prohibits the dissemination of ideas based on racial
superiority or racial hatred, as well as organizations that promote racial
discrimination.
36. Qatar also detailed the establishment in 2013 of the Social Work Foundation, a
private institution for the public interest in accordance with the provisions of Decree Law No. 21 of 2006. This institution is responsible for preparing and developing
plans, programmes, policies and strategies necessary to achieve the goals of civil
society and to follow up their implementation in cooperation and coordination with
ministries, government agencies, public and private bodies and institutions in Qatar
and abroad.
Russian Federation
37. The Government of the Russian Federation reiterated its condemnation of all
propaganda and activities of all organizations that are based on ideas or theories of
superiority based on racial nationality or ethnicity, and it affirmed that it consistently
takes the necessary measures to eradicate any incitement to this kind of hatred or
discrimination. The Russian Federation reported on its legal framework and referred
particularly to articles 19 and 13 of its Constitution, whi ch guarantee the principle of
equality and the prohibition of activities aimed at inciting racial hatred, respectively.
Furthermore, it referred to the Federal Law on Countering Extremist Activity, which
defines the legal and organizational framework for c ountering extremist activities.
38. On the basis of an analysis of threats of extremism in the country and the
identification of the main factors that have a negative impact on inter-ethnic and
inter-faith relations, the Government referred to the revision and extension until 2025
of its Strategy of State National Policy.
39. The Government reported on measures adopted to remove prohibited
information from social networks and to abolish groups dedicated to its
dissemination. It referred to the creation of a monitoring system of inter-ethnic and
inter-faith conflicts aimed at timely identification of conflict and pre -conflict
situations to ensure a prompt response. As part of its preventive activities, the Federal
Agency for Ethnic Affairs of the Russian Federation carries out activities aimed at
harmonizing inter-ethnic relations, as well as the development of a respectful attitude
towards representatives of other nationalities and cultures.
40. The Government reported its prohibition of the use of Nazi symbo ls, as well as
propaganda or public display of attributes or symbols of organizations that
collaborated with groups, organizations, movements or persons found to be criminal
or guilty of the commission of crimes in relation to Nazism. Any attempts by publi c
figures to hold events, including the construction of monuments and memorials or the
renaming of streets, in order to glorify Nazism are strongly condemned. Articles of a
patriotic nature and historical materials, as well as other publications that promo te
inter-ethnic and interreligious tolerance, are published on the Internet. It also reported
on the actions taken and investigations of cases involving rehabilitation of Nazism.
Tunisia
41. The Government of Tunisia noted that, since the outbreak of the revolution of
14 January 2011, campaigns calling for the adoption of a law criminalizing racism in
Tunisia have been launched by human rights organizations and associations, as well
as civil society organizations working in this field. In addition, thes e organizations
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