A/HRC/32/49 motivated by racist, xenophobic, anti-Semitic or homophobic biases. Comprehensive and mandatory human rights training, including training with a specific focus on racist and xenophobic crimes perpetrated by individuals linked to extremist political parties, groups and movements, should be provided to public officials, including law enforcement agents, who should also be provided with the necessary guidelines and procedures to be able to identify, investigate and register such crimes. He emphasizes that States should also ensure that law enforcement agents engage with vulnerable groups particularly at risk of racist, xenophobic or anti-Semitic crimes, in order to mitigate their legitimate fears and concerns, restore confidence in the application of the rule of law, and encourage them to report such crimes adequately. F. Racist or xenophobic discourse online 26. The Special Rapporteur notes with concern the increased use of the Internet and social media to promote and disseminate racist content. States should take all opportunities 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. While taking measures to counter extremist ideas and biases, States should endeavour to strengthen freedom of expression, which plays a crucial role in promoting democracy and combating racist and xenophobic ideologies. G. Sport 27. The Special Rapporteur recalls his recommendations on strengthening measures to prevent racist and xenophobic incidents at sporting events, noting the key role of sport in promoting cultural diversity, tolerance and harmony. He also recalls paragraph 218 of the Durban Programme of Action, 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 educating the youth of the world through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind. H. Civil society 28. The Special Rapporteur recalls the importance of cooperating closely with civil society and international and regional human rights mechanisms. In particular, the role played by civil society in collecting information, working closely with victims and promoting democratic principles and human rights should be emphasized. He calls upon national human rights institutions to develop appropriate programmes to promote tolerance of and respect for all, and to collect relevant information thereon. 7