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than 1 kilometre, thus restricting the enjoyment of this medium by indigenous communities.
(art.7)
The Committee recommends that the State party take appropriate
measures to combat racial prejudice that can lead to racial
discrimination in the media. It also recommends that a multicultural
approach be adopted in the local, community and free communication
media, in terms of their co ntent and supervisory structures, and
ensure in particular the proper functioning of community radio
stations so that they reach the largest possible number of indigenous
communities.
24.
The Committee recommends that the State party accelerate adoption of the bill
authorizing the Government to recognize the competence of the Committee by means of the
declaration provided for in article 14 of the Convention.
25.
The Committee recommends that the State party take account of the
relevant parts of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action when
incorporating the Convention, particularly articles 2 to 7, into its domestic law. It
also recommends that, in its next periodic report, the State party provide
information on measures it has taken to give effect to the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action at the national level, particularly the preparation and
implementation of the national plan of action.
26.
The Committee recommends that the reports of the State party be made public as soon
as they are submitted, and that the observations of the Committee in this regard likewise be
published and disseminated.
27.
In accordance with article 9, paragraph 1, of the Convention, and rule 65 of the
Committee’s rules of procedure, as amended, the Committee requests the State party to inform
it of the implementation of the Committee’s recommendations contained in paragraphs 13, 15
and 19 within one year of the adoption of the present conclusions.
28.
The Committee recommends that the State party submit its twelfth and thirteenth
periodic reports in a single report, due on 17 February 2008.
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