E/CN.4/1987/35 page 28 101. Administrative practices should be reviewed, at the national, regional and local levels, to bring them into line with the principles proclaimed in respect of tolerance and non-discrimination in religion or belief. 102. It would be desirable for the persons responsible for the application of these practices to be trained to respect the principle of tolerance and non-discrimination based on religion or belief in the exercise of their functions. 103. At the national level, appropriate mechanisms should be established for setting up conciliation procedures to deal with disputes arising from questions of religion or belief; the creation of a post of ombudsman for religious matters or of a conciliation commission might thus be envisaged. 104. A dialogue should also be established through the establishment of institutional mechanisms, such as commissions of representatives of Governments and of religious and other non-governmental organizations competent in this field, which could submit their suggestions as to ways and means of combating discrimination and intolerance in matters of religion or belief. 105. Victims of intolerance or of discrimination based on religion or belief should be able to avail themselves of effective legal remedies. 106. In order to promote ideals of tolerance and understanding in matters of religion and belief, instruction on international and national standards in respect of freedom of religion and belief should be included in school and university curricula and teaching staff must receive proper training in this regard. Similarly, education should be aimed at inculcating, from early childhood, a spirit of tolerance and respect for the spiritual values of others. 107. Non-governmental organizations in general, and groups representing specific religions or ideologies in particular, can play an active role in assuring respect for and promoting tolerance and freedom of religion and belief by initiating an inter-denominational dialogue at the national and international levels, in the form of meetings, conferences and seminars whose topics would be aimed at emphasizing the similarities among various religions and beliefs rather than their differences. 108. The media can also contribute, by disseminating information showing the importance of freedom of religion and belief as a fundamental human right, to educate society and public opinion in the direction of greater tolerance in matters of religion and belief. Notes 1/ Study of discrimination in the matter of religious rights and practices (United Nations publication, sales No. 60.XIV.2).