A/HRC/40/44 remedies to victims. She wishes to stress once again the importance of taking practical measures to implement the extensive legislative frameworks to counter discrimination, intolerance and violence on the basis of religion or belief that are already available in many countries. As in the preamble of resolution 37/38, it should be recognized that working together to enhance the implementation of existing legal regimes that protect individuals against discrimination and hate crimes, increase interfaith and intercultural efforts and expand human rights education, is an important first step in combating incidents of intolerance, discrimination and violence against individuals on the basis of religion or belief. In line with the spirit and focus of the resolution and the specifics of the action plan, greater emphasis must also be placed on the numerous practical actions which need to be taken by Governments and other stakeholders. 88. It will also be important to expand participation in the implementation of the action plan. States may wish to consider inviting civil society and other stakeholders to also report on their actions in implementation of the plan. Similarly, multiple forms of discrimination may affect individuals and groups. It is very important to consider more closely how women are affected by such issues as religious profiling, representation and pluralism. Are they participating in the dialogues, collaborative networks and initiatives which States report are taking place? It would be helpful if future submissions made reference to these issues of multiple discrimination and the gender dimensions of discrimination on the basis of religion and belief. 89. Finally, with a view to enhancing the gathering of consolidated information and further reporting, States might revisit the proposal made at the Durban Review Conference that an observatory be created to gather and organize information about discrimination, including on the basis of religion or belief. Trends and manifestations could be compiled and analysed as well as legislation, policies, programmes and institutions which address them. It could be used to develop technical cooperation programmes and better assess the situation. The proposed observatory could initially build on the existing OHCHR database on combating racial discrimination, which was developed in accordance with the Durban Programme of Action. 16