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(c)
Training courses in human rights for the South African police
force, military and judiciary.
8.
In addition, in cooperation with the democratically elected Government
of South Africa, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization might undertake a project for the total revision of the South
African educational system in order to eliminate all methods and references of
a racist character.
ACTION AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
9.
During the discussion at the substantive session of 1992 of the Economic
and Social Council concerning the Second Decade to Combat Racism and Racial
Discrimination, many delegations expressed their concern with regard to new
expressions of racism, racial discrimination, intolerance and xenophobia in
various parts of the world. In particular, these affect minorities, ethnic
groups, migrant workers, indigenous populations, nomads, immigrants and
refugees.
10.
The biggest contribution to the elimination of racial discrimination
will be that which results from the actions of States within their own
territories. International action undertaken as part of any programme for the
Third Decade should therefore be directed so as to assist States to act
effectively. The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Racial Discrimination 2/ has established standards for States, and every
opportunity should be seized to ensure that these are universally accepted and
applied.
11.
The General Assembly should consider more effective action to ensure
that all States parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of
All Forms of Racial Discrimination fulfil their reporting and financial
obligations. National action against racism and racial discrimination should
be monitored and improved by requesting an expert member of the Committee on
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to prepare a report on obstacles
encountered with respect to the effective implementation of the Convention by
States parties and suggestions for remedial measures.
12.
The General Assembly requests the Secretary-General to organize regional
workshops and seminars. A team from the Committee should be invited to
monitor these meetings. The following themes are suggested for the seminars:
(a)
Seminar to assess the experience gained in the implementation of
the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial
Discrimination. The seminar would also assess the efficiency of national
legislation and recourse procedures available to victims of racism;
(b)
Seminar on the eradication of incitement to racial hatred and
discrimination, including the prohibition of propaganda activities and of
organizations involved in them;
(c)
Seminar on the right to equal treatment before tribunals and other
judicial institutions, including the provision of reparation for damages
suffered as a result of discrimination;
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