A/HRC/11/L.10 page 81 the integrity of its justice system. It noted Russia’s dialogue with indigenous peoples to address their rights and concerns. It called for the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, improving the situation of indigenous peoples and ensuring full respect for their rights. Noting Russia’s abstention on the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, it asked that it work towards accepting its provisions, allowing indigenous peoples in Russia to enjoy all the rights therein. 330. Rencontre africaine pour la défense des droits de l’homme noted the rise of ethnic tensions, racial hatred and violence, the proliferation of young neo-Nazi groups and racist and xenophobic declarations in the media and on the Internet, including by public officials. It urged the implementation of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It called for a lasting political solution to the conflict in Chechnya and Southern Ossetia. Democracy, respect for fundamental rights and freedoms and the rule of law had to be fully respected in accordance with Russia’s international commitments. It commended Russia for its contribution to the Council and to Durban and encouraged it to accept the visits of special procedures mechanisms. 331. The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network welcomed the acceptance of recommendations on sexual orientation and gender identity. It noted, however, numerous restrictions against lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people with regard to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Peaceful events to promote respect for such people had been banned and people subjected to arrests and violence. It urged the Government to ensure the holding of such events with adequate police protection. Noting a rise in hate crimes, it said that discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity should be prohibited, that such bias should be an aggravating factor, and that perpetrators should be vigorously prosecuted and punished. Noting Russia’s indication that training was provided to prison guards and law enforcement officials on the needs of minorities, including on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, it sought elaboration and clarification. 332. Human Rights Watch noted the many concerns about the hostile and deteriorating environment for civil society and the restrictive 2006 law on non-governmental organizations, providing for excessive Government interference and unreasonable bureaucratic requirements. It had hoped that Russia would commit to specific steps to ensure civil society operation without