E/CN.4/1998/79 page 22 Special Rapporteur's observations 81. The Special Rapporteur is gratified by this reaffirmation of support by a State which has consistently upheld his mandate. The information note is available for consultation in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. (d) Russian Federation 82. The Russian Federation states that the Russian Constitution contains provisions prohibiting incitation to national, racial or religious hatred and propaganda in favour of discrimination, hostility or violence. The communication states that “The new Russian Penal Code provides for administrative and penal sanctions in cases of violation of the principle of the equality of citizens on grounds of race, nationality or other considerations ... There are a number of non-governmental organizations and associative movements in Russia that combat the propagation of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and anti-Semitism. Examples are the Anti-fascist Committee and the Russian Jewish Congress”. Special Rapporteur's observations 83. The Special Rapporteur welcomes these measures and would appreciate receiving all the documents relating to them (constitutional, legislative and administrative texts and, if possible, judicial decisions). (e) Zimbabwe 84. The Government of Zimbabwe states that the Charter of Rights contains provisions curbing discrimination, including discrimination based on race (art. 23 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe). The Government of Zimbabwe intends introducing legislation to curb discrimination; it is of the view that the draft law on the subject should prohibit discrimination based on political opinion, beliefs and sex in a variety of contexts. Special Rapporteur's observations 85. The Special Rapporteur would appreciate receiving documentation, when available, on the measures taken in Zimbabwe to curb contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance. (f) Cuba 86. The communication from Cuba contains an analysis of the situation as regards racism and the programme of education envisaged. The communication states that “In the Republic of Cuba there are no indigenous populations or immigrant workers and the population is of a mono-ethnic nature, 98 per cent possessing clearly-defined basic cultural traits, which does not mean that the society is not multiracial. The triumph of the Revolution led to the destruction of the institutional basis of racism as well as all forms of discrimination; racial prejudice was reduced to relatively insignificant proportions and conditions were created that limited the danger of such prejudices turning into discriminatory social behaviour, since the policy of