A/53/279 amounts to complicity and indifference becomes active collusion. Tolerance of extremism is tolerance of the intolerable. States in general, and the international community in particular, are therefore duty-bound to condemn it unequivocally and to combat it relentlessly. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his recommendations, that a study be conducted on religious extremism and that a minimum set of standard rules and principles of conduct and behaviour in respect of religious extremism be defined and adopted by the international community. 90. The issue of sects or new religious movements needs to be clarified as soon as possible in order to prevent situations such as the current one characterized by confusion, hasty conclusions and generalizations, all of which adversely affect the religions and beliefs that abide by the rule of law, the victims and human rights. The Special Rapporteur wishes to reiterate his recommendations concerning studies on this phenomenon and the holding of international intergovernmental meetings to consider and adopt a common approach in the area of human rights. 91. Priority consideration should also be given to the issue of how intolerance and discrimination based on religion and belief affects women because of their status as women. In addition to dealing with this subject in the context of the above-mentioned recommendation with respect to religious extremism, the Special Rapporteur considers that all manifestations of intolerance and discrimination against women should be addressed, from the most obvious and manifest to the most obscure. He reiterates his recommendation for the organization of a seminar on the status of women from the viewpoint of religion. Such a gathering, to be attended by the Special Rapporteur on Religious Intolerance, the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its Causes and Consequences, and representatives of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Human Rights Committee, United Nations agencies (including the Division for the Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women), and non-governmental organizations, would not only permit a review of the manifestations of – and the factors contributing to – discrimination against women, in the context of the mandate on freedom of religion and belief, but should also lead to the formulation of practical recommendations and a plan of action. Such an initiative would be fully consistent with and in coordination with the policy and approach of the United Nations system on gender issues. In the meantime, the Special Rapporteur will continue to consider this issue in a comprehensive manner as part of the activities under his 14 mandate (communications and in situ visits, laying greater emphasis on reflecting discrimination and intolerance affecting women within their own communities, in addition to the discrimination and intolerance that they suffer because of their status within the framework of relations within the community, or as women members of ethnic and religious minorities). 92. In order for the Special Rapporteur’s mandate to be carried out effectively, a better understanding is needed of freedom of religion and belief and of the bases, dimensions, and manifestations thereof and problems relating thereto. In addition to the above-mentioned recommendations, the Special Rapporteur believes that priority should be given to developing research in this area through studies, such as a study on proselytism, freedom of religion and poverty. An initial series of studies on freedom of religion and belief and economic, social and cultural rights could be launched. The treaty bodies - the Human Rights Committee, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – are strongly encouraged to contribute to this endeavour. 93. The Special Rapporteur believes that his reports should systematically cover all States, religions and beliefs, ensuring that a summary/analysis of economic, social, cultural, civil and political data is included for each State, in order to ensure a better understanding of the cases and situations of intolerance and discrimination based on religion and belief. A balanced approach, drawing on positive initiatives and situations in matters of religion and belief, would also be taken. In line with such an approach, and in order to correctly reflect how his mandate has evolved, the Special Rapporteur reiterates his recommendation that the title “Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief” should be adopted. 94. Generally speaking, and in line with the method suggested above, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the United Nations should prepare a report on human rights covering all States based on inputs from the various United Nations human rights mechanisms, including special rapporteurs and special procedure working groups. 95. The Special Rapporteur wishes to stress that, in order to implement the above-mentioned recommendations, the financial and human resources made available for carrying out his mandate would have to be considerably increased in order to establish a solid logistical support structure. 96. Finally, the Special Rapporteur wishes to thank all the States, religious communities, non-governmental