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Cross and Red Crescent Societies and that its third strategic aim was to promote social
inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace. He noted that the Federation provided
long-term services to ensure social inclusion, non-discrimination and respect for diversity.
52.
Mr. Saleem pointed to a number of examples where the Federation was engaged
with local communities in building inclusive societies, such as in Finland where it had
launched an anti-racism campaign in schools and developed the refugee buddy system
whereby young people were encouraged to understand better the realities of life for
migrants and refugees. Mr. Saleem underscored the importance of engaging young people
as agents of behavioural change.
B.
Training and awareness-raising for law enforcement officials and the
judiciary
53.
The Secretary-General of the National Consultative Commission on Human Rights
in France delivered her presentation on the training and awareness-raising practices used by
the Commission to combat racism, and outlined several of the shortfalls and successes of
those practices in France. She highlighted the importance of training in combating racism
through a number of examples of French public policy in that regard.
54.
Ms. Lafourcade welcomed efforts to diversify the support provided for training
practices, such as thematic and practical workshops, training online and the dissemination
of information by leaflets. However, she outlined a number of issues where there should be
improvement. They included the constant updating of training practices and regular
evaluation in order to check the efficiency of the training. Another important aspect she
highlighted was the provision of training practices at the National School for the Judiciary
for judges, prosecutors, clerks, police officers, police commissioners, prison governors and
administrators of the National Assembly and the Senate.
55.
Mr. Analian presented the activities undertaken by the Argentinian National Institute
against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism on capacity-building and awarenessraising for the security forces and the judiciary. He noted that the Argentinian colonial past
had fostered xenophobia and racism towards Africans, African descendants and people of
Asian and indigenous origin, and that xenophobia also targeted specific socioeconomic
groups in Argentina, such as migrants and asylum seekers from neighbouring countries.
56.
He noted that the training provided by the Institute aimed to promote respect, the
observance and development of anti-discriminatory practices, the protection of victims of
discrimination, xenophobia and racism, and the implementation of a public policy which
fostered inclusion and equality.
57.
The representative of the European Union outlined the activities undertaken in this
field, notably in engaging support for member States in developing a human rights-based
approach to policy, policing and security. She also stressed that the European Union
continued to support the work of relevant European Union agencies and referred to
European Union legislation relevant to border management.
58.
The representative of South Africa stated that the judiciary system needed to be
effective and based on a set of values that protected human rights.
VIII. Monitoring and investigation of hate speech and hate crime
59.
Mr. Thornberry noted that in its general recommendation No. 35 (2013) on
combating racist hate speech, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
had sought to contribute to the promotion of understanding, lasting peace and security
among communities, peoples and States, bearing in mind that the prevalence of racist hate
speech continued to represent a significant contemporary challenge. He noted that article 4
of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
required States parties to declare as offences punishable by law all dissemination of ideas
based on racial superiority and hatred, as well as incitement to racial discrimination or
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