E/CN.4/2002/73/Add.1 page 8 37. Act No. 24515 (1995) establishes the National Institute to Combat Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism (INADI), which is part of the Ministry of the Interior and was set up for the purpose of formulating national policies and practical measures to combat discrimination, xenophobia and racism. It is also competent to receive, act on and investigate any complaints within its jurisdiction, including those relating to discrimination in the area of freedom of religion. It provides a counselling service free of charge for all persons and groups who are discriminated against. It is empowered to launch education campaigns for the development of social and cultural pluralism and the elimination of discriminatory, xenophobic and racist attitudes. Citizenship 38. Article 11 of Act No. 346 (1995) provides that the granting of Argentine citizenship may not be denied on religious grounds. Political parties 39. Article 16 of Act No. 23298 (1985) on political parties provides that the name of a party may not contain terms expressing or likely to provoke religious antagonism. Trade unions 40. Article 7 of Act No. 23551 (1988) on trade unions provides that such organizations cannot draw distinctions on religious grounds and must refrain from any discriminatory treatment of their members. Labour 41. Articles 17 and 81 of Act No. 20744 (1976) on employment contracts provide that employers cannot discriminate against employees on religious grounds. 42. Article 11 of Act No. 25013 (1998) on labour reform provides that any dismissal on religious grounds constitutes discrimination. 43. Article 24 of Act No. 25164 (1999) on public employment provides that any acts or omission by personnel constituting discrimination on religious grounds are prohibited. 44. Article 4 of Act No. 25212 (1999) on the Federal Labour Agreement provides that any decisions by an employer involving discrimination based on religion and relating to employment qualify as very serious offences. Detention 45. Act No. 24660 (1996), Decree No. 303/1996 (1997), Decree No. 18/1997 (1997) and Decree No. 1136/1997 (1997) relating to detainees provide that discrimination on religious grounds must not affect the application of custodial sentences. They also recognize the right of detainees to freedom of religion and belief, to meet with representatives of their religion