A/HRC/43/73 35. In response, Ms. Day emphasized the responsibility of all to engage in national discourses in order to include in interpretations of national identity the recognition of the increasing diversity and complexity in our societies and families. In her view, one of the reasons for the rise of nationalist politics was that the conversation about race was seen as challenging national and family identities. She stressed the urgency of developing an alternative, enriched narrative to the nationalist discourse. She added that recognition was an essential element in that respect, in particular the recognition that people of African descent had contributed to our societies and that national identities had been shaped and enriched through racial diversity. In that regard, data disaggregated by relevant factors has had a major role in highlighting racial disparities and discrimination and would also have a role in the development of effective measures to remedy it. 36. In response, Mr. Murillo reaffirmed the importance of education for promoting the values of respect and tolerance. He acknowledged the challenges in the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action due to the weakening of momentum after the attacks of 11 September 2001 and called upon Member States to recover that momentum. He recalled the specific challenges resulting from the development of artificial intelligence and social media in terms of the propagation of racism. He stressed the importance of using those new technologies to educate society and prevent racism and racial discrimination. IV. Discussion on measures 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 those mechanisms 37. The Chair introduced the speakers, Ms. Day and Mr. Murillo. He then asked them what measures should be taken to enhance the effectiveness of the Durban follow-up mechanisms. 38. Ms. Day highlighted the importance of reflection and the renewal of understanding and commitments regarding the Durban follow-up mechanisms, in particular with regard to racial justice. She stated that the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent was of the view that there was a great need for more resources, dedication and commitment, as well as a focus on synergy, complementarity and impact, to mount an effective defence against the exploitation of the lands, bodies and resources of people of African descent. 39. Synergy and complementarity were deemed by Ms. Day to be important because the available resources to dismantle structural and systemic racism, which was so embedded in our modern global economy, would always be challenged by certain powerful sectors of society. 40. The establishment of a permanent forum for people of African descent was needed to articulate ideas and an agenda for all of the existing Durban follow-up mechanisms and should be the priority for the beginning of 2020. The midterm review of the International Decade would allow for pivoting towards maximum engagement and real outcomes for the remainder of the decade. 41. The upcoming twentieth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action provided an important opportunity to recognize the centrality of the Durban follow-up mechanism as a comprehensive tool for anti-racism efforts and to create space for renewed investment, synergy and complementary engagements. The Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent planned to host a one-day event on the twentieth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action in 2020 . 42. On enhancing the effectiveness of the Durban follow-up mechanisms, technology should serve as an accelerator. There was mounting need to seek ways to record and webcast sessions in advance and to facilitate remote participation by civil society and other groups. 43. Mr. Murillo stated that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action was at the heart of the action of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in particular in the context of the periodic review of the implementation of the International Convention 6