A/HRC/16/64 100. The Working Group notes with appreciation the efforts made by the Chairperson of the Working Group to promote the effective implementation of recommendations contained in the report of the seventh session of the Working Group, in particular those related to the methodology of the Working Group, and encourages the Chairperson to continue his efforts in that regard. 101. The Working Group recommends that the Human Rights Council adopt at its next session the necessary measures for the full observance of article 124 of the Outcome Document of the Durban Review Conference. C. The tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action 102. The Working Group recalls the decision of the Human Rights Council to dedicate two working days of the eighth session of Working Group to preparing for the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. 103. The Working Group reaffirms that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action provides the most comprehensive United Nations framework for combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and takes note with appreciation of the convening by the General Assembly of a one-day plenary event to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action during the high-level segment of the sixty-sixth session of the General Assembly in 2011. The Working Group: (a) Recommends that the one-day plenary event during the high-level segment of the General Assembly should aim to mobilize political will, reaffirming commitment to the full and effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. The Working Group invites the General Assembly, when finalizing the modalities for the high-level segment, to consider a short and concise outcome; (b) Recognizes the importance of the involvement of NGOs in the observance of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and invites States, local authorities, intergovernmental organizations and other actors to consider providing support for their organizing of and participation in the activities of the tenth anniversary; (c) Invites interested stakeholders, including NGOs, to participate fully in the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. 104. The Working Group highlights the importance of increasing public support for the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the involvement of relevant stakeholders in its realization. In that regard, the Working Group: (a) Invites Member States, international and regional organizations, civil society and other stakeholders to organize various initiatives to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action with high visibility that celebrate positive developments, address remaining challenges and are aimed at effectively increasing awareness at all levels; (b) Requests the timely creation of a webpage devoted to the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, at www.un.org. The webpage on the tenth anniversary 20

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