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Creating collaborative networks to build mutual understanding,
promoting dialogue and inspiring constructive action towards shared
policy goals and the pursuit of tangible outcomes, such as servicing
projects in the fields of education, health, conflict prevention,
employment, integration and media education6
13.
In Argentina, the National Institute against Discrimination, Xenophobia and Racism
organized, together with the Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Laborales CONICET, a
conference on religious discrimination and good practices for its prevention. The Institute
also places emphasis on the responsible use of new technologies in generating digital
environments free from discrimination. A campaign was developed, together with the
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), under the slogan #NODACOMPARTIR and a
digital document on the subject was designed. The campaign has had a broad impact on
social networks and national, provincial and regional media.
14.
The Government of Australia implemented the fostering integration grants scheme,
which provides grants to community organizations to assist migrants. It prioritizes activities
that assist young people and women. The “Strong and resilient communities” grants
programme funds projects aimed at, inter alia, strengthening community leadership to foster
greater community cohesion, addressing racial, cultural or religious tensions between
particular groups in the community through educational, social, cultural or sporting
activities and providing youth at risk of marginalization with access to services that aim to
build trust and increase their community participation.
15.
In Azerbaijan, the State Committee on Religious Associations carries out State
policy and implements various awareness-raising measures aimed at protecting and
strengthening traditions of multiculturalism, tolerance, peaceful coexistence, friendship and
mutual respect between various religious communities. The Committee, together with the
relevant State authorities and non-governmental organizations, regularly addresses topics
such as the prevention of intolerance, discrimination, confrontation, violence amongst
members of different religions or belief and strengthening tolerance in the activities of
religious communities.
16.
In Bahrain, the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Islamic Properties works in
coordination with the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, which consists of Sunni and
Jafari scholars, to organize events such as seminars, conferences and workshops and
training for imams, preachers and other speakers in mosques. Scientific encounters and
workshops were organized between 2007 and 2016.
17.
Belarus reported that the Commissioner for Religious and Ethnic Affairs,
coordinated the work of national communities and faiths, as well as the work of the
interdepartmental working group on the improvement of public policy in the sphere of
national relations, examining the implementation of regional programmes and activities for
the development of the ethnic and religious sphere.
18.
The Islamic Republic of Iran reported that it had taken steps to encourage mutual
respect and understanding between members of majority populations and religious
minorities, inviting cultural elites and thinkers to hold various discussions, including
several interreligious dialogues. It noted two international Islamic unity conferences, held
in Tehran in 2015 and 2016 with the participation of Islamic scholars and thinkers from
various religions, and several scientific seminars, symposiums and panels involving
scholars, both at home and abroad.
19.
Italy reported that the Committee for the restoration of block 21 of the AuschwitzBirkenau Memorial and Museum and for the establishment of a new Italian exhibition is
working to propose to the President of the Council a comprehensive project for the
restoration of the museum and the establishment of the exhibition by the beginning of 2019.
In commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January 2018, the Presidency of the
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