A/HRC/7/36 page 19 Racial equality index 117. The Working Group reiterates the importance of the recommendation made by the Independent eminent experts on the follow-up to Durban to develop a racial equality index as a tool to better assess discrimination that affects people of African descent and other vulnerable groups and to guide the adoption of policies to remedy their situation. Reparations 118. With reference to paragraphs 164, 165 and 166 of the Durban Programme of Action, the Working Group strongly recommends that the issue of reparations for people of African descent be considered at the Durban Review Conference. United Nations 119. The Working Group recommends that the United Nations create a United Nations fellowship programme for people of African descent. Working Group 120. The Working Group reiterates its recommendation that a fund be created to facilitate the participation of civil society organizations that represent people of African descent and non-governmental organizations in all meetings and activities of the Working Group.