A/HRC/17/38/Add.1 (b) Further strengthen vertical and horizontal coordination in the promotion and protection of all aspects of cultural rights, especially, but not only, institutional links between those working in the fields of culture and education; (c) Provide the Ministry of Culture with the necessary human, financial and material resources so that it can continue to emphasize inter-sectoral coordination and the expansion of its programmes, projects and priority actions to all states and municipalities in Brazil. 96. The independent expert encourages UNCT to include the promotion and protection of human rights in the next United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), which currently under preparation. She also encourages UNCT to continue supporting efforts for the promotion and protection of cultural rights in Brazil in all UNCT endeavours, including but not limited to, ensuring equal access to culture for all, cultural heritage, manifestations and the means of cultural expression. 97. The independent expert calls on the mass media in Brazil to uphold their social function and take all necessary steps to: (a) Avoid the demonization or degradation of cultural communities and persons, particularly those of African descent or indigenous origin, when exercising their obligation to provide impartial information to the general public, and (b) Contribute to enhancing communities and peoples within Brazil. tolerance and understanding among 23