A/HRC/35/42 without discrimination of any kind and in the Olympic spirit. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his recommendations on strengthening measures to prevent xenophobic incidents at sporting events. (See A/69/340, paras. 61 and 64-66.) H. Civil society 47. As stated in his previous reports (see A/HRC/26/50, para. 58, A/HRC/29/47, para. 57, A/HRC/32/49, para. 28, and A/71/325, para. 81), the Special Rapporteur recalls the importance of strengthening cooperation with civil society and regional and international human rights mechanisms to counter extremist political parties, movements and groups. Civil society organizations and institutions play an important part in collecting data and information as they work closely with victims. Their contribution should be emphasized and the sharing of good practices should be reinforced among all relevant stakeholders. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his recommendations concerning the development of appropriate programmes by national human rights institutions to promote tolerance and respect for all and to collect all relevant information. (See also A/71/301, paras. 84-85.) 9