A/HRC/4/WG.3/6 page 44 147. The UNESCO Declaration on Fundamental Principles Concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, Apartheid and Incitement to War states that “the exercise of freedom of opinion, expression and information, recognized as an integral part of human rights and fundamental freedoms, is a vital factor in the strengthening of peace and international understanding”.132 148. In accordance with article 25, paragraph 3 of the Rome Statute “a person shall be criminally responsible and liable for punishment for a crime within the jurisdiction of the Court if that person: … (b) Orders, solicits or induces the commission of such a crime which in fact occurs or is attempted”, and with regard to genocide directly and publicly incites others to commit it. 149. In one of its first decisions, the Human Rights Council expressed “concern over the increasing trend of defamation of religions, incitement to racial and religious hatred and its recent manifestations” and requested its Special Rapporteurs on freedom of religion or belief and on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, to report on this phenomenon, in particular its implications for article 20, paragraph 2, of ICCPR.”133 The relevant reports contain several important recommendations.134 In this context, the report from a high level seminar on Internet and racism, organized by the Intergovernmental Working Group at its fourth session, which explored the impact of communication technologies on both dissemination and countering propaganda of racial hatred, racial violence, and xenophobia around the world, needs also to be mentioned.135 All of the reports referred to above highlight the importance of multicultural education, including education on the Internet, aimed at promoting understanding, tolerance, peace and friendly relations between communities and nations. Assessment and recommendations 150. The experts are convinced that the implementation of national legislation harmonised with human rights treaty obligations could serve effectively to prevent, monitor and sanction acts of incitement to racial and religious hatred and the dissemination of hate speech. Effective cooperation between Governments, NGOs and civil society-based organizations in the identification of good practices could help curb both incitement and dissemination. Practical initiatives could include the creation of a model anti-racism network for educational institutions; the inclusion of anti-racism messages on websites accessed by young people; training courses for 132 Art II, para. 1. 133 Decision 1/107 of 30 June, 2006. 134 See A/HRC/2/3. 135 See E/CN.4/2006/18 and E/CN.4/2005/20.