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responsible for racist crimes against them (ibid.), including the right to seek
reparation for damages suffered as a result of such crimes. He also
recommends that States ensure that victims of racist or xenophobic crimes are
provided with the necessary legal, medical and psychological assistance and are
made aware of their rights and of existing judicial and non-judicial remedies
(A/HRC/29/47, para. 47).
81. The Special Rapporteur recalls paragraph 13 of the outcome document of
the Durban Review Conference, which states that any advocacy of national,
racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility
or violence shall be prohibited by law, as shall be the dissemination of ideas
based on racial superiority or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination as
well as all acts of violence or incitement to such acts. In that regard, the Special
Rapporteur calls upon all States to respect the commitments made in the
outcome document, which is a comprehensive framework for action against
racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia (A/HRC/29/47, para. 45).
Political measures
82. The Special Rapporteur calls upon States and all stakeholders to counter
extremist political parties, movements and groups, including neo-Nazis,
skinhead groups and similar extremist ideological movements. While good
practices have been identified, several challenges remain, such as the rise in
extremist political parties, movements and groups, including neo-Nazis,
skinhead groups and similar extremist ideological movements, which continue
to pose major human rights and democratic challenges, especially in the
context of the continued economic crisis in several States. Greater vigilance
from all relevant actors is therefore important. A comprehensive approach
based on a solid legal framework, complemented by other key measures such as
education and awareness-raising programmes, and victim-centred approaches
should be further developed. Good practices such as those mentioned in
document A/HRC/29/47 should also be exchanged on a regular basis among all
actors working in this field (A/HRC/26/50, para. 43).
83. The Special Rapporteur reiterates his call to political leaders and parties
to strongly condemn all messages disseminating ideas based on racial
superiority or hatred, incitement to racial discrimination or xenophobia. These
leaders should be aware of the moral authority they represent and use it to
promote tolerance and respect, and refrain from forming coalitions with
extremist parties of a racist or xenophobic character. Respect for human rights
and freedoms, democracy and the rule of law should always be the cornerstone
of all their programmes and activities, taking into account the need to ensure
that political and legal systems reflect the multicultural character of the ir
societies (ibid., para. 44).
Education and capacity-building
84. The Special Rapporteur recalls that education remains the most effective
means of countering the negative influence that extremist political parties,
movements and groups may have on young people. Recalling his report to the
Human Rights Council at its twenty-third session (A/HRC/23/56), he
recommends that States recognize the important role of education in combating
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