A/HRC/11/36 page 18 Table 1 (continued) Paragraph 116 Issue Institutional mechanisms 120 Independent bodies to receive complaints 123 Universal periodic review Commitments by Member States To establish and equip specialized bodies and mechanisms for the implementation of public policies to eradicate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. To establish independent bodies, where they do not already exist, to receive complaints from victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Include in their national reports to the universal periodic review mechanism of the Human Rights Council information on measures to prevent and combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Concrete measures Specific institutions to address issues of racism established within the structure of the State. Independent bodies/ombudsperson which receive complaints about racism established. Discussion of racism included in national universal periodic review reports.

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