A/70/321 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 18/21 15-13793

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