A/HRC/40/75 IV. Discussion on measures to be taken to enhance the effectiveness of the follow-up mechanisms to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and to ensure better synergy and complementarities in the work of these mechanisms, in line with article 124 of the Outcome Document of the Durban Review Conference 26. Mr. Balcerzak gave an overview of the efforts made by the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent to utilize their mandate effectively. Since the mandate was renewed in 2017, the Group had been trying to consult with States to see if its public sessions could be held away from Geneva, to allow more participation of various stakeholders. Another way the Working Group had tried to enhance its effectiveness was to carry out at least two country visits per year. Mr. Balcerzak stated that during country visits, the Working Group also focused on positive developments, such as changes in legislation and State practice, in promoting the rights of the people of African descent. The Working Group was also ready to assist in drafting a United Nations declaration on the promotion of and full respect for the human rights of people of African descent. 27. The representative of the European Union stated that there had not been very much discussion about reviewing the effectiveness of the mandates of the three mechanisms established in the aftermath of the 2001 World Conference against Racism. The European Union was not convinced that the group of independent eminent experts on the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action added value to the implementation of the Declaration and Programme of Action and the fight against racism. The representative of the European Union reiterated its request to rescind the group. As for the Ad Hoc Committee of the Human Rights Council on the Elaboration of Complementary Standards to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, she pointed out that during 10 years of meeting, the Committee had not reached a conclusion regarding the existence of substantive or procedural gaps in the Convention. V. Review of the progress achieved concerning the implementation of recommendations adopted by the Working Group at its previous session 28. The representative of OHCHR delivered a briefing on the work of OHCHR in the field of non-discrimination, racism and sport, and referred to a number of events that it had organized, in particular the pilot project in the Russian Federation aimed at ensuring that non-discrimination policies were part of the preparations for the 2018 football World Cup in Russia. OHCHR was currently cooperating with a number of Russian stakeholders to elaborate and finalize a “non-discrimination legacy” of the World Cup, which would encompass a number of policies geared to eliminating racism and discrimination in sport. 29. Mr. Klymenko discussed the way in which football and other sports could be a tool for social inclusion and the promotion of diversity. The Fare network observer system assessed matches to identify risk levels in racial discrimination and sent trained observers to high-risk matches. In addition, it recorded evidence of discrimination and reported to football governing bodies. In June 2018, it had published the “Global Guide to discriminatory practices in football”, which contained discriminatory practices used in football on all continents. Mr. Klymenko highlighted the impact of the work undertaken by Fare, such as changes in behaviour at international competitions and national level debates after sanctions. 30. The representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela stated that the country had taken an active part in the debate on the scourge of racism and stressed that the entire international community must be involved. He thanked the Russian Federation for actively expressing rejection of racial discrimination in every match. 5