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cybercrimes, and effective implementation of the relevant provisions of the
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Convention
on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
On sports
89.
The Special Rapporteur recalls the key role of sports in promoting cultural
diversity, tolerance and harmony. He encourages the Government to strengthen
measures to address the challenge posed by racism in sports, including through the
enhancement of penalties for racist and xenophobic acts. The Special Rapporteur also
recommends ensuring access to sports for all, without discrimination. He also
recommends the adoption of a comprehensive approach in the development and
implementation of the policies on racism in sports in order to ensure that they apply
to all sports.
On the international cooperation
90.
The Special Rapporteur recommends that Spain ratify the International
Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of
their Families, and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. He recommends
that the Government cooperate closely with international and regional human rights
mechanisms, as well as with the relevant human rights mechanisms at the national
level, including the Ombudspersons. He also strongly recommends that the
Government work closely with civil society and NGOs as key actors in the
implementation of the anti-racism agenda, and provide them with adequate resources.
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