A/68/329 recommends cooperation with the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, including in the framework of the relevant programmes set up by the Organization regarding human rights education, racism and racial discrimination. 152. The Special Rapporteur welcomes information regarding coordination between governmental structures in order to maximize efforts on the issue of equality and non-discrimination and mainstream anti-discrimination policies in public sectors. He encourages such coordinated efforts and also recommends inclusion of a variety of actors, such as civil society actors, national human rights institutions and the media. He notes the good practice established by the cooperation between a national court and a social media outlet to bring to justice an individual found guilty of posting anti-Semitic messages on his profile. 153. The Special Rapporteur wishes to stress the role played by the media in combating the spread of extremist ideas. The media have a responsibility to combat stereotypes, promote a culture of tolerance and play an integrative role by providing space for ethnic minorities to also have their voice heard. 154. Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur welcomes initiatives taken to ensure cooperation at the regional level, including through seminars and conferences. They represent important venues for exchanging lessons learned and good practices, but also for identifying remaining challenges at the regional and international levels. The Special Rapporteur also welcomes the ratification of the relevant regional human rights instruments. 13-43012 25/25

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