Table 5 Special measures in favour of groups in vulnerable situations Paragraph 70 71 72 113 Issue Special measures in favour of groups in vulnerable situations Commitments by Member States To bolster measures to eliminate barriers and to broaden access to opportunities for greater and more meaningful participation by people of African and Asian descent, indigenous peoples and persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities in the political, economic, social and cultural spheres of society, and to pay special attention to the situation of women, in particular their practical incorporation into the labour market and in income and employment-generation programmes. To direct special measures, including affirmative or positive measures, and strategies or actions to communities of African descent and indigenous peoples. To encourage States to adopt strategies, programmes and policies, inter alia, special measures, including affirmative or positive measures, strategies or actions, to enable the victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance to fully realize their civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. Concrete measures Special measures provided by law or public policies. Data collection on vulnerable groups and their access to or enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights Fair representation of minorities in political parties and political and legal systems. A/HRC/11/36 page 23