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dependable networks for reporting antisemitic violence. Civil society must continue to
strengthen its role in collecting data and working with victims, who may not feel safe
reporting incidents to authorities.
84.
The Special Rapporteur highlights the need to develop and implement effective,
inclusive and comprehensive frameworks complemented by other means to combat
racism. In that regard, collaboration with civil society and international, regional and
national human rights mechanisms can reinforce the efforts to counter antisemitism
and extremist movements and groups, including neo-Nazis. In particular, civil society
can play a vital role in collecting information on racist crimes, working with victims
and raising awareness. The Special Rapporteur encourages robust coordination
between governmental structures and civil society entities to amplify efforts to develop
and implement relevant legislation and policies.
85.
Member States must take urgent and active measures to promote tolerance and
understanding of international human rights principles in educational, cultural and
social contexts, and ensure that educational systems develop the content necessary to
promote truthful accounts of the past, including in respect of the horrors of the Second
World War.
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