A/77/512 how measures outlined in these strategies address inequalities within the countries, including those that result from structural and systemic racism. Lastly, in its submission, the Government describes relevant institutions that contribute to the protection of human rights, including the Ombudsman, the National Independent Human Rights Commission, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the National Observatory for the Prevention and Eradication of Genocide, War Crimes and other Crimes against Humanity. D. Chile 14. The Government of Chile provided information about the legal framework in place to prevent and combat discrimination, intolerance, racism and related violence. According to the information provided, Law No. 20.609 has been in place since 2012 and is designed to establish judicial redress in cases of discrimination. The law has been subjected to criticism based on issues with the definition of discrimination, the superiority of other rights over the rights to equality and non-discrimination within the national legal order and the low number of cases brought before the courts under the legislation. Bulletin No. 12.748-17 is being processed in order to address these criticisms and strengthen Law No. 20.609. 15. The Government also provided information about the public policies in place to prevent and combat discrimination and related intolerance. The national human rights plan is designed to mainstream human rights standards across the State. The first plan covered the period 2018–2021, and the second plan is currently being developed. There are a number of goals within the plans that address equality and non-discrimination, including manifestations of discrimination affecting migrants and refugees, older persons, women, LGBTIQ+ persons, persons with disabilities and indigenous and tribal peoples. 16. According to the information provided, the Human Rights Training and Education Unit has provided a range of training and awareness-raising activities for civil servants and the general public. For example, a training portal has been set up to provide courses to promote human rights awareness. These courses are tailored to different audiences and address varied topics. E. Guatemala 17. The information provided by the Government of Guatemala was submitted by the Presidential Commission on Discrimination and Racism against Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala. It provided information about the commitment of the Government to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance and described how its response to such phenomena is grounded in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and its obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 18. According to the information provided, there are no known neo -Nazi, skinhead or extremist groups that promote, tolerate or exacerbate forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia or other forms of related intolerance within the State’s territory. 19. The Government provided information about the legislative provisions in place to prevent and combat manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. These provisions include article 4 of the Political Consti tution of the Republic of Guatemala, which establishes the freedom and equality of all, and article 202 of the Penal Code, which criminalizes discrimination. 22-22915 5/20

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