E/CN.4/1996/72/Add.3 page 11 36. Some feel that these measures make the legal situation of young foreigners, particularly young first-generation or second-generation Algerians, a precarious one. II. MEASURES TAKEN BY THE GOVERNMENT AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES 37. Many legal measures have been taken to combat the various manifestations of racism and anti-Semitism. These measures are described in detail in annex III to this report. 38. The Ministry of the Interior has set up departmental units for action to combat racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism, which are composed of representatives of the ministries directly concerned by these problems (Interior, Justice, Urban Affairs, Housing, Labour, Social Affairs and National Education), representatives of local authorities, the bar and associations. The purpose of these units is to: Monitor racist phenomena; Gather information on the implementation of laws and regulations to prevent and punish racist activities; Promote local initiatives for the prevention of racism and evaluate action carried out for that purpose; Encourage communication and cooperation between the administrations concerned, local associations and national units for the coordination of action to combat racism. 39. In the field of human rights education, the Ministry of National Education has developed a civic education curriculum for secondary school students, focused on the "training of individuals and citizens". This curriculum has three main goals: Education in human rights and citizenship through mastery of the principles and values that form the basis of, and organize, democracy and the Republic, through knowledge of institutions and laws and understanding of the rules of social and political life; Education in the meaning of individual and collective responsibilities; Education in judgement, particularly through the adoption of a critical approach and practice in argumentation. 40. Within the framework of urban policy, municipalities and prefectures have taken steps to bring French people and foreigners together and to help foreigners integrate into French society. One such initiative is the “Marseille hope” (" Marseille espérance ") project in Marseille, which involves ongoing dialogue between Armenians, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Eastern Orthodox and Protestants working together to prevent the rise in racism and intolerance. In Lyon, under the leadership of the Prefect, many activities involving contact and dialogue have been undertaken with the immigrant populations concentrated in the eastern part of the city. Various