A/HRC/25/58/Add.2 48. The Rabat Plan of Action is based on experiences that many countries from different regions have gained in addressing collective religious hatred in effective ways while fully preserving – or creating – a climate of freedom of expression to ensure that people can publicly express their grievances and problems. Many of the measures recommended in the Plan fit quite well with activities that have already been conducted by the Government of Jordan. At the same time, it might be useful for the Government to invite religious communities, civil society organizations, media representatives and other stakeholders to explore jointly the full potential of the Rabat Plan of Action for Jordan when it comes to combating manifestations of religious hatred caused by religious extremism. 49. Amicable relations among people of different religious or philosophical persuasions can never be taken for granted. They need to be defended, cherished and further developed on the basis of respect for everyone’s freedom of religion or belief. This requires continuous efforts to build trust through institutions and through communication. During his visit to Jordan, the Special Rapporteur saw much commitment and good will of many people in Government, religious communities, civil society organizations and others to move further along this path. VIII. Recommendations 50. In the light of his findings, the Special Rapporteur makes the recommendations below. 51. Jordan should consider withdrawing its reservations concerning the Covenant on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 52. Jordan should consider withdrawing the existing reservation against article 14 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 53. Jordan should continue to promote a positive climate between religious communities. Interreligious dialogue projects should take into account the existing inter and intra-religious diversity and ensure a fair participation of women. 54. The Government should collect reliable data and provide statistical information on the religious landscape of the country. Reliable statistical information is needed to combat discrimination, in particular concealed or indirect forms of discrimination, in a systematic manner. Gathering of religious data should be undertaken in a non-discriminatory and non-stigmatizing manner. 55. The Government should ensure that recognition of religious communities is undertaken in a fair and transparent manner and based on clearly established criteria. Recognition should not be made dependent on the approval of other religious communities (as it currently is de facto the case). 56. The Government should ensure that an appropriate status as a collective legal personality is available to all religious or belief communities who need and wish to have such a status to be able to organize their community issues on a sustainable basis. 57. The category “religion” should be removed from ID cards, as it is already the case with Jordanian passports. 58. The State should ensure that the laws regulating personal status matters are inclusive and non-discriminatory. Members of non-registered religious communities, including the Baha’is, and persons who have converted from Islam to another religion or belief should be accommodated on the basis of equality. The requirement of equality and non-discrimination concerns both the aspect of religion or belief and the aspect of sex/gender. 15