A/71/325 take all opportunities, including those provided by the Internet, to counter the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority or hatred and to promote the values of equality, non-discrimination, diversity and democracy, while respecting their obligations under articles 19 and 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. States should adopt measures to counter ideas and biases based on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and to strengthen freedom of expression, which plays a crucial role in promoting democracy and combating racist and xenophobic ideologies based on racial superiority. E. Sports 79. The Special Rapporteur calls upon States to strengthen measures to prevent racist and xenophobic incidents at sporting events. As indicated in his 2014 report to the General Assembly, 6 he further emphasizes the key role of sports in promoting cultural diversity, tolerance and harmony. The Special Rapporteur recommends that States and other relevant stakeholders, such as sports federations, take advantage of sporting events to promote the values of tolerance and respect. He recalls paragraph 218 of the Programme of Action, 7 which urges States, in cooperation with intergovernmental organizations, the International Olympic Committee and international and regional sports federations, to intensify the fight against racism in sport by, among other things, educating the youth of the world through sport practised without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit, which requires human understanding, tolerance, fair play and solidarity. F. Holocaust denial 80. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his absolute condemnation of any denial or attempt to deny the Holocaust and all manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or communities based on ethnic origin or religious belief. He reiterates his call for the active preservation of the sites which served as Nazi death camps, concentration a nd forced labour camps and prisons and urges States to take legislative and educational measures to put an end to Holocaust denial. G. Civil society and national human rights institutions 81. The Special Rapporteur recalls the importance of cooperating closely with civil society and international and regional human rights mechanisms to effectively counter extremist political parties, movements and groups, including neo-Nazis, skinhead groups and similar extremist ideological movements. In particular, the role played by civil society organizations and institutions in collecting information, working closely with victims and promoting democratic principles and human rights should be emphasized, and the sharing of good practices should be continued among all relevant stakeholders. He welcomes __________________ 6 7 18/20 A/69/340. A/CONF.189/12 and Corr.1, chap. I. 16-13939