A/HRC/10/66 page 9 48. Ms. Sahli, expert of the Working Group, pointed out that it can be useful to collect information on cases of employment exclusion regarding men and women, to encourage States to adopt special measures for women of African descent and to enhance partnerships among stakeholders. She noted that recommendations in this area have to be specific and to set priorities. 49. Ms. Najcevska, expert of the Working Group highlighted the need for education of law enforcement officials in order to reduce instances of racial profiling. The education of people of African descent also has to be enhanced, empowering them and reducing their vulnerability to become victims of discrimination. 50. Ms. Biswas, expert of the Working Group, concluded that women need to be more actively involved in the area of health. Educational opportunities can be increased for women through the provision of scholarships. Awareness-raising on women’s health issues is also essential. Item 6: Programme of work for future sessions 51. During the deliberations on the future work of the Working Group, several proposals were made. It was suggested to reschedule the sessions of the Working Group so that they can be held at a later time in the year. This would enable more stakeholders to attend the sessions and interact with the experts. It was also suggested that financial support is needed in order to increase participation of NGOs in the sessions of the Working Group, in particular those from the developing countries. 52. It was proposed that a conference on the transatlantic slave trade be organized under the auspices of the Working Group, addressing the impact of the phenomenon on contemporary practices of racial discrimination. Education on slavery and the slave trade is vital. More research and education efforts are needed and textbooks and other educational materials have to be revised accordingly. 53. It was suggested that the Working Group holds a session, where more days are dedicated to the theme of children and youth of African descent. Another proposal was made regarding a session of the Working Group on poverty due to its vital importance and cross-cutting nature. A suggestion was made to invite distinguished experts in the field of collecting and managing disaggregated data to participate in a session of the Working Group in order to assist the experts in addressing this issue. 54. It was proposed that the Working Group addresses more extensively the issue of criminal justice systems. Victims of hate crimes were also identified as a theme meriting attention by the Working Group. It was recommended that the Working Group focuses on identification of lesson learnt throughout its work. 55. It was also said that dialogue needs to be enhanced between the Working Group and stakeholders operating in the area of development. Information on their activities as they relate to racism against people of African descent is needed. It was agreed that the recommendations of the Working Group have to be practically oriented.