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6. Reaffirms that acts of racist violence against others stemming from racism do not constitute
expressions of opinion but rather offences;
7. Declares that racism and racial discrimination are among the most serious violations of human
rights in the contemporary world and must be combated by all available means;
8. Expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, in particular all racist violence, including related acts
of random and indiscriminate violence;
9. Also expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism
and racial discrimination, including propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority
of one race or group of persons that attempt to justify or promote racism and racial discrimination in any
form;
10. Expresses its profound concern about and condemnation of manifestations of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance against as well as stereotyping of migrant workers and
members of their families, persons belonging to minorities and members of vulnerable groups in many
societies;
11. Expresses deep concern about the increase in racial and xenophobic violence in many parts of the
world, as well as the increasing number of associations established on the basis of racist and xenophobic
platforms and charters, as reflected in the report of the Special Rapporteur;
12. Encourages all States to include in their educational curricula and social programmes at all levels,
as appropriate, knowledge of and tolerance and respect for foreign cultures, peoples and countries;
13. Recognizes that the increasing gravity of different manifestations of racism, racial discrimination
and xenophobia in various parts of the world requires a more integrated and effective approach on the part
of the relevant mechanisms of United Nations human rights machinery;
14. Encourages Governments to take appropriate measures to eradicate all forms of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;
15. Calls upon all States to review and, where necessary, revise their immigration policies with a view
to eliminating all discriminatory policies and practices against migrants which are inconsistent with relevant
international human rights instruments;
16. Condemns the misuse of print, audio-visual and electronic media and new communication
technologies, including the Internet, to incite violence motivated by racial hatred;
17. Recognizes that Governments should implement and enforce appropriate and effective legislation
to prevent acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance;
18. Calls upon all Governments and intergovernmental organizations, with the assistance of nongovernmental organizations, as appropriate, to continue to supply relevant information to the Special
Rapporteur to enable him to fulfil his mandate;
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