A/68/290 7. Since the creation of the mandate, the Special Rapporteurs have sent more than 1,290 allegation letters and urgent appeals to a total of 130 States. The communications sent by the Special Rapporteur between 1 June 2012 and 28 February 2013 and the replies received from Governments before 30 April 2013 are included in the latest communications reports (A/HRC/22/67 and Corr.1 and 2 and A/HRC/23/51). C. Other activities 8. The Special Rapporteur participated in a conference organized by the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on 1 October 2012, on developments and challenges that OSCE member States face in the context of freedom of religion or belief. 9. On 4 and 5 October, the Special Rapporteur participated in the final expert workshop organized by OHCHR, in Rabat, on how best to respond to advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement of discrimination, hostility or violence. The experts jointly adopted the Rabat Plan of Action on the prohibition of advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence (see A/HRC/22/17/Add.4). 10. On 27 November 2012, the Special Rapporteur took part in the fifth session of the Forum on Minority Issues in Geneva. He spoke about the rights of religious minorities and presented recommendations on the positive measures that could be taken to protect and promote their rights. 11. On 12 and 13 December 2012, the Special Rapporteur attended the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Dialogue on Protection Challenges, entitled “Faith and protection”. 12. On 17 and 18 January 2013, during the session of the Working Group on the issue of discrimination against women in law and in practice, the Working Group had a preliminary discussion with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of gender equality and freedom of religion and belief. 13. On 21 February 2013, the Special Rapporteur took part in the high-level launching event in Geneva of the Rabat Plan of Action. On 22 February, he also participated in the seminar on “Preventing incitement to atrocity crimes: policy options for action”. 14. On 27 and 28 February, the Special Rapporteur attended the fifth Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, in Vienna, which focused on the theme “Responsible leadership in diversity and dialogue”. 15. From 4 to 8 March 2013, the Special Rapporteur attended the twenty-second session of the Human Rights Council. During that week, he also participated in several side events and dialogues organized by various civil society organizations. 16. The Special Rapporteur held many meetings with Government representatives, religious or belief communities, civil society organizations and academic experts working in the area of freedom of religion or belief. In this context, he participated in national and international conferences and workshops, including in Berlin, Colombo, Geneva, London, Lusaka, Luxembourg, Oslo, Oxford (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Rabat, Salzburg (Austria), Tbilisi, Uppsala 4/22 13-42191