A/69/318 to global development; promote research on past and present conditions of people of African descent and compile existing information on their contribution to their respective societies in order to foster the development of intercultural society from a democratic perspective, recognizing diversity and promoting knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia; (d) Support radio, television and Internet programmes about the history and cultures of people of African descent and promote more positive and inclusive representations that increase their visibility within society and challenge negative stereotypes and resultant discrimination; (e) Celebrate the richness and creativity in all forms of artistic expressions by people of African descent; (f) Consider proclaiming a national day in countries that do not yet have such a day, in order to celebrate the heritage, culture and contribution to the world of people of African descent; (g) Put in place measures and procedures to prevent the media from perpetuating negative stereotypes. 85. People of African descent and African organizations and communities should establish a network to facilitate trade and cultural exchange, and promote interaction and collaboration. 86. Schools should adopt programmes to promote empowerment and help children to develop a positive perception of themselves and reinforce self-assurance and pride in their African backgrounds by demonstrating knowledge about their culture, history and contributions to society. Such measures will also improve their performance in schools. 87. People of African descent should therefore be consulted in the construction of new monuments and the development of memorial sites. Gender balance and diversity should be taken into consideration in the construction of new monuments and memorial sites. 88. States are recommended to collect data for use in reports submitted to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, illustrating the situation regarding racial discrimination in the country concerned. 89. In accordance with paragraph 92 of the Durban Programme of Action, States should also: (a) Collect, compile, analyse, disseminate and publish reliable statistical data at the national and local levels and undertake all other related measures that are necessary to assess regularly the situation of individuals and groups of individuals who are victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance; (b) Such statistical data should be disaggregated in accordance with domestic legislation. Any such information should, as appropriate, be collected with the explicit consent of the victims, based on their self-identification and in accordance with provisions on human rights and fundamental freedoms, such as data protection regulations and privacy guarantees. This information must not be misused. The statistical data and information should be collected with 20/22 14-59293