A/HRC/38/53 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 25 April 2018 Original: English Human Rights Council Thirty-eighth session 18 June–6 July 2018 Agenda item 9 Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, follow-up to and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Note by the Secretariat The Secretariat has the honour to transmit to the Human Rights Council the report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, E. Tendayi Achiume, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 72/156. In the report, the Special Rapporteur addresses recent, concerning shifts in ideologies and support for Nazism and neo-Nazism and their glorification. Contemporary manifestations of Nazism and neo-Nazism constitute continuing human rights and democratic challenges, and the Special Rapporteur recalls the applicable international human rights legal framework in this context. The Special Rapporteur highlights the broadening of neo-Nazi groups to embrace white nationalists and right-wing populist movements, and the manner in which this broadening poses a serious threat to many racial, ethnic and religious groups. Women, gender and sexually diverse populations, and persons with disabilities are also targets. She documents the recent political impact and popularity of neo-Nazism and its embrace even by political leaders at the highest levels of national office. She also surveys the role of technology in consolidating neo-Nazism and its harmful effects, especially where children and youth are concerned. In conclusion, the Special Rapporteur offers recommendations for future research and consultations in order for States to better understand and address the contemporary scourge of neo-Nazism. She also calls on civil society organizations to form unified, diverse coalitions in opposition to neoNazism. GE.18-06574(E) 