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1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on
Human Rights on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,3
and expresses its support for the continuation of his work;
2. Requests the Special Rapporteur to continue his exchange of views with Member States, relevant
mechanisms, related United Nations organs and the specialized agencies in order to further their effectiveness
and mutual cooperation;
3. Commends the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination for its contribution to the
effective implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination,5 which contributes to the fight against contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance;
4. Affirms that acts of racist violence against others stemming from racism do not constitute
expressions of opinion but rather offences;
5. Declares that racism and racial discrimination are among the most serious violations of human
rights in the contemporary world and must be combated by all available means;
6. Expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and
racial discrimination, in particular all racist violence, and related acts of random and indiscriminate violence;
7. Also expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism
and racial discrimination, including propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority
of one race or group of persons that attempt to justify or promote racism and racial discrimination in any
form;
8. Expresses its profound concern about and condemnation of manifestations of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance against migrant workers and members of their families,
persons belonging to minorities and members of vulnerable groups in many societies;
9. Encourages all States to include in their educational curricula and social programmes at all levels,
as appropriate, knowledge of and tolerance and respect for foreign cultures, peoples and countries;
10. Recognizes that the increasing gravity of different manifestations of racism, racial discrimination
and xenophobia in various parts of the world requires a more integrated and effective approach on the part of
the relevant mechanisms of United Nations human rights machinery;
11. Encourages Governments to take appropriate measures to eradicate all forms of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;
12. Calls upon all States to review and, where necessary, revise their immigration policies with a view
to eliminating all discriminatory policies and practices against migrants which are inconsistent with relevant
international human rights instruments;
13. Categorically deplores the misuse of print, audio-visual and electronic media and new
communication technologies, including the Internet, to incite violence motivated by racial hatred;
14. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce appropriate and effective legislation
to prevent acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;