A/HRC/11/36 page 24 Table 6 Data collection Paragraph 103 104 Issue Ethnically disaggregated data collection and indicators Commitments by Member States To establish mechanisms to collect, compile, analyse, disseminate and publish reliable and disaggregated statistical data, and to take all other related measures necessary to regularly assess the situation of all victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. To develop a system of data collection, including equal opportunity and non-discrimination indicators that, upholding the right to privacy and the principle of self-identification, make it possible to assess and guide the formulation of policies and actions to eradicate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and to consider, where appropriate, seeking the assistance of OHCHR. Concrete measures Data-gathering mechanisms available. Ethnically disaggregated data available. Equal opportunity and non-discrimination indicators available. Table 7 Political participation Paragraph 110 111 Issue Democracy and political participation Commitments by Member States To encourage political parties to work towards fair representation of national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities within and at all levels of their party system, to ensure that their political and legal systems reflect the multicultural diversity of their societies, and to develop more participatory democratic institutions in order to avoid the discrimination, marginalization and exclusion of specific sectors of society. To improve democratic institutions, increase participation, and avoid marginalization, exclusion of and discrimination against specific sectors of society. Concrete measures Fair representation of minorities in political parties and political and legal systems. Participation of all groups in the political process guaranteed by law.