A/68/329 O. Thailand 102. The Government focused on the protection, promotion and implementation of the rights guaranteed in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. During 2011 and 2012, the Government submitted and presented its first report to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It also disseminated the principles of the Convention through training sessions for government officials conducted by the Department for the Protection of Rights and Liberties under the Ministry of Justice. 103. The Government has disseminated and promoted the provisions of the Convention to the general population, especially through the Internet. 104. Government officials regularly visit each region in order to develop informed policies aimed at improving the quality of life of minorities. P. Ukraine 105. The Government guarantees members of the various ethnic communities residing in its territory equal political, economic, social and cultural rights. 106. The new national migration policy framework aims to prevent racism, xenophobia and religious intolerance and encourage tolerance in society, in particular towards migrants. 107. The plan of action adopted by Order No. 1058-r of the Cabinet of Ministers (12 October 2011) provides measures to raise public awareness on cultural diversity and the way of life of migrants. In addition, a plan of action to build a more civicminded culture and raise the level of tolerance in society was adopted in Order No. 236-r (25 April 2012). The plan provides for an extensive package of activities, including awareness-raising, improving legal understanding within society and the development of social dialogue and the promotion of cooperation with civil society on such issues. 108. As mandated by Presidential Decree No. 388/2011 (6 April 2011), the Ministry of Culture has focused considerable attention on stamping out racism and xenophobia in cooperation with regional and international mechanisms. Organizational and financial support has been provided for cultural, artistic, educational and scientific initiatives undertaken by ethnic cultural associations in various parts of the country to help to promote the traditions and cultures of all ethnic groups in Ukraine. 109. In accordance with Order No. 528 (25 May 2012), the Ministry of Culture has set up organizational units for the prevention of situations that could disrupt social and political stability or fuel ethnic, racial or religious enmity, through appropriate monitoring and awareness-raising activities. 110. State cultural institutions play an important role. For example, libraries and museums conduct educational work to foster tolerance and respect for the culture, language, customs and traditions of various ethnic groups. 111. Interfaith advisory bodies have a particularly positive role to play at the national level in forging relations between confessions. In that context, the work of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations, composed of 13-43012 17/25