A/HRC/37/44 build on the existing OHCHR anti-racial discrimination database, developed in accordance with the Durban Programme of Action. V. Conclusions 90. Incidents and attacks around the world that target people on account of their religious beliefs, including in their places of worship, and horrific acts of incitement to racial, national and religious hatred, evidence of racial or religious profiling as well as barriers to opportunities continue to be observed. Religious minorities are being targeted by laws and policies as well as by armed groups, and discrimination and violence on the basis of religion or belief are occurring in stable societies and in conflict situations. These manifestations are becoming increasingly present online. It is important to ensure that the relevant human rights norms and standards are implemented by all stakeholders. 91. Laws as a means to combat intolerance, negative stereotyping and stigmatization of, and discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against, persons based on religion or belief are but one tool to address the complex and multifaceted nature of discrimination on the basis of religion or belief. It is more urgent than ever that all parts of the practical action plan be implemented by States and all stakeholders in order to aid in addressing issues concerning discrimination, intolerance and violence on the basis of religion or belief in every region. 16

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