E/CN.4/1989/44 page 53 guarantee of the right to freedom of expression. It is also guaranteed in some legislations, by the reference to the right of churches, denominations and religious communities to reveal and propagate their own beliefs. The freedom to teach a religion or belief in places suitable for these purposes is also stipulated in some cases. Particular mention is made of the right to receive and give religious instruction, orally, in writing or by any other means, inside and outside school, and the right to establish and manage institutions for the education of children and religious instruction. A number of replies referred to the right to solicit and receive voluntary financial and other contributions from individuals and institutions. The freedom to train, appoint, elect or designate appropriate leaders is also mentioned in some cases. As regards the freedom to observe days of rest and to celebrate holidays and ceremonies in accordance with the precepts of one's religion or belief, some provisions may be found which are designed to ensure this right in a non-discriminatory form taking into account the wishes of religious minorities in this regard. Lastly, the right to establish and maintain communication with individuals and communities in matters of religion or belief at the national and international levels is sometimes guaranteed by legislation. 2. Prevention and elimination of all forms of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief (Declaration, arts. 2-4) 92. Most of the information transmitted describes measures to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief. Where prevention is concerned, some countries have taken steps, particularly in education, to encourage tolerance and understanding by familiarizing young people with cultures and beliefs other than those of their own environment. Most of the legislations mentioned contain constitutional or other guarantees against any form of discrimination, particularly on the grounds of religion or belief, and prescribe penalties for infringements of the principle of non-discrimination. Explicit reference is sometimes made to certain specific aspects, such as, for example, non-discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief as regards opportunities for housing, employment, use of public facilities and State schools, access to credit and financial assistance, admission to educational institutions or participation in the responsibilities and administration of such institutions, access to the civil service, etc. Among the mechanisms envisaged to guarantee this principle, mention may be made of penal provisions, the creation of such structures as the Presidential Council for the rights of minorities, or national human rights commissions and other similar bodies which monitor the conformity of the legislations in force with the provisions guaranteeing non-discrimination vis-a-vis an individual or community of a particular religion or belief. 3. The right to bring up children in accordance with the religion or belief chosen by the parents or legal guardians and protection of children against all forms of discrimination based on religion or belief (Declaration, art. 5) 93. In this area too a number of texts and measures mentioned by Governments guarantee this right and ensure this protection, although they may vary in their form of expression and in their scope. Although the majority of legislations mentioned stipulate that religious education must conform to the