A/HRC/13/58 clear figures on the reporting status of States parties to these instruments, within existing resources. This report should be completed in time for the Ad Hoc Committee to include it in a discussion on implementation under the same item in next year’s programme of work. 65. The United Kingdom made the following proposal: States should collaborate more and discuss what each one is doing at the national level to ensure that the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and other international norms and standards are implemented. 9. Impunity for acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including its contemporary manifestations; provision of free legal aid to victims; interim measures in the interest of victims 66. Statements and/or text proposals were made by Sweden (on behalf of the EU), Mexico and the United Kingdom (see A/HRC/13/CRP.1). 67. Sweden, on behalf of the European Union, made the following proposal: States should encourage national specialized monitoring bodies to: (a) Monitor the content and effect of national legislation and policies intended to combat racial discrimination and making proposals for possible modifications; 10. (b) Raise public awareness of these issues; (c) Provide aid and assistance to victims, including legal aid; (d) Promote and contribute to the training of certain key groups; (e) Provide advice and information to national authorities. Intercultural and interreligious dialogue 68. Statements and/or text proposals were made by the United States of America, Indonesia, Sweden (on behalf of the EU), Italy, Saudi Arabia, Brazil (on behalf of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Uruguay), Canada, Nigeria (on behalf of the African Group). The following observers took the floor: Becket Fund for Religious Liberty (see A/HRC/13/CRP.1). 69. Sweden suggested that the experts of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) be called upon to assist the Committee on this issue. 70. Brazil, on behalf of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Switzerland and Uruguay, submitted the following proposal: States should support initiatives that aim at promoting mutual understanding among different cultures and religions such as the Alliance of Civilizations. 71. The United States of America made the following proposal: Member States are called upon to: 1. 16 Encourage the creation of collaborative networks of faith leaders, civil society leaders, and policymakers to build mutual understanding, promote dialogue, and inspire constructive action towards shared policy goals; GE.10-10366

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