A/HRC/59/63 I. Introduction 1. In its resolution 79/160 on combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, the General Assembly requested the Special Rapporteur to prepare a report on the implementation of the resolution, for submission to the Human Rights Council at its fifty-ninth session. The present report is prepared in accordance with that request. 2. In preparing the report, the Special Rapporteur sought submissions from States and other relevant stakeholders. She expresses her thanks to those who submitted contributions. 3. In the present report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes the submissions received, which highlight concerning trends. These include an increase in racially motivated hate crimes; a marked rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia since 7 October 2023; growing acceptance of far-right extremism in mainstream politics; reduced content moderation on social media platforms, coupled with algorithms that can amplify harmful content; and the targeted recruitment of young people by extremist groups. 4. The Special Rapporteur also outlines the relevant international human rights law principles on racial equality and non-discrimination, emphasizing their importance in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. The Special Rapporteur calls on Member States to address the rise in hate crime and in incitement to violence against ethnic, racial and religious minorities and groups around the world. Recalling the United Nations founding purpose of saving future generations from the scourge of war,1 the Special Rapporteur urges States to intensify efforts to combat all manifestations of ethnic, racial and religious hatred, and to actively foster tolerance and mutual understanding within and among countries. II. Submissions from Member States 5. In this section, the Special Rapporteur summarizes information submitted by Member States, including information on existing laws and policies to counter Nazism and neoNazism and other practices that fuel contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. However, she does not analyse or evaluate those laws or policies. She emphasizes that summarizing a submission does not constitute an endorsement of its content. The legal and policy frameworks mentioned may have been assessed, within the United Nations human rights system, as inconsistent with international human rights law. Armenia 6. Armenia provided information about its constitutional protections against discrimination and its safeguards for the rights of national minorities. It also provided information about criminal prohibitions on hate speech, incitement to violence, and hate-motivated crimes; and about two draft laws: (a) on ensuring equality and protection from discrimination; and (b) on national minorities. A strategic anti-discrimination document is reportedly being developed, focusing on public awareness, vulnerable groups and education. 7. Armenia highlighted partnerships with the Council of Europe, including a project to combat hate speech through capacity-building and human rights education, and another project with the police to establish a hate crime-related data collection system. Guidelines and training have also reportedly been developed for officials in the justice system, to improve the investigation of discrimination, hate speech and hate crime. Additional efforts reportedly include incorporating tolerance and non-discrimination in school curricula, public awareness campaigns, and multilateral efforts on genocide prevention. 1 2 General Assembly resolution 78/190. GE.25-07709