E/CN.4/1992/52 page 180 already elaborated by the international community. The Special Rapporteur therefore urges States which have not already ratified the relevant international human rights instruments to do so and to make use of the machinery already available for monitoring their implementation. 192. In addition, States should constantly monitor possible violations of the right to freedom of religion and belief and should endeavour to adapt their legislation to existing international standards, in particular the 1981 Declaration. In order to combat acts of religious intolerance and discrimination, they should establish the necessary constitutional and legal guarantees to protect the rights enshrined in the Declaration and should also envisage the introduction of appropriate mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of these norms. The Special Rapporteur has noted the discrepancies that often exist between general provisions and the texts of laws and administrative decrees, which may result in measures infringing the right to freedom of religion and belief. 193. In the light of the answers to the questionnaire that he has received from Governments, the Special Rapporteur is of the opinion that more decisive steps ought to be taken worldwide to introduce effective administrative and judicial remedies, of which victims of religious intolerance and discrimination should be able to avail themselves in the event of violation of the rights set out in the Declaration. These legal remedies should be clearly defined and should be particularly concerned with penalizing incidents and measures inconsistent with the standards concerned. The replies to the questionnaire have also pointed to the necessity to create national institutions to promote tolerance in matters of religion and belief, as well as the need to establish conciliation arrangements and other mechanisms dealing with disputes arising from acts of religious intolerance. 194. The Special Rapporteur would like to underline the importance of promoting ideals of tolerance and understanding in matters of religion and belief through education by introducing national and international human rights standards in school and university curricula and through the training of the teaching staff. The advisory services and technical assistance offered by the Centre for Human Rights could make a very important contribution in this regard. The Special Rapporteur finally wishes to emphasize the significant role of media briefings and information seminars aimed at the broadest possible dissemination of the principles set out in the 1981 Declaration in encouraging greater understanding and tolerance as regards religion and belief.