CERD/C/GC/34 58. Adopt or make more effective legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment and all discriminatory practices in the labour market that affect people of African descent and protect them against all such practices. 59. Take special measures to promote the employment of people of African descent in the public administration as well as in private companies. 60. Develop and implement policies and projects aimed at avoiding the segregation of people of African descent in housing, and involve communities of people of African descent as partners in housing project construction, rehabilitation and maintenance. XII. Measures in the field of education 61. Review all the language in textbooks which conveys stereotyped or demeaning images, references, names or opinions concerning people of African descent and replace it with images, references, names and opinions which convey the message of the inherent dignity and equality of all human beings. 62. Ensure that public and private education systems do not discriminate against or exclude children based on race or descent. 63. Take measures to reduce the school dropout rate for children of African descent. 64. Consider adopting special measures aimed at promoting the education of all students of African descent, guarantee equitable access to higher education for people of African descent and facilitate professional educational careers. 65. Act with determination to eliminate any discrimination against students of African descent. 66. Include in textbooks, at all appropriate levels, chapters about the history and cultures of peoples of African descent and preserve this knowledge in museums and other forums for future generations, encourage and support the publication and distribution of books and other print materials, as well as the broadcasting of television and radio programmes about their history and cultures. GE. 7