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58.
Adopt or make more effective legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment
and all discriminatory practices in the labour market that affect people of African descent
and protect them against all such practices.
59.
Take special measures to promote the employment of people of African descent in
the public administration as well as in private companies.
60.
Develop and implement policies and projects aimed at avoiding the segregation of
people of African descent in housing, and involve communities of people of African
descent as partners in housing project construction, rehabilitation and maintenance.
XII. Measures in the field of education
61.
Review all the language in textbooks which conveys stereotyped or demeaning
images, references, names or opinions concerning people of African descent and replace it
with images, references, names and opinions which convey the message of the inherent
dignity and equality of all human beings.
62.
Ensure that public and private education systems do not discriminate against or
exclude children based on race or descent.
63.
Take measures to reduce the school dropout rate for children of African descent.
64.
Consider adopting special measures aimed at promoting the education of all students
of African descent, guarantee equitable access to higher education for people of African
descent and facilitate professional educational careers.
65.
Act with determination to eliminate any discrimination against students of African
descent.
66.
Include in textbooks, at all appropriate levels, chapters about the history and cultures
of peoples of African descent and preserve this knowledge in museums and other forums
for future generations, encourage and support the publication and distribution of books and
other print materials, as well as the broadcasting of television and radio programmes about
their history and cultures.
GE.
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