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48.
The representative of Morocco shared the view expressed by the delegate of
Pakistan on behalf of OIC. He warned about the establishment of criteria and standards that
might go beyond the mandate of the Working group. The objective as defined in the
outcome document of the Durban Review Conference should take precedence over the
issue of criteria and standards. This objective was to have a database that would allow
countries to have an idea of what had been done in other States. He specified that the aim
was to help countries and Governments by providing them with examples of practices that
could be used when they design their own national policies and strategies to fight racism
and racial discrimination.
49.
The representative of Mexico, supported by the representative of Argentina, stated
that criteria could be useful but that it was not appropriate to discuss their in the Working
Group.
50.
The representative of Senegal recommended that national experiences should be
compiled and made available to all States and stakeholders, without any attempt to define
elements constituting good or best practices. This could be done by the Special Rapporteur
on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance.
VI. Role of sport in combating racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance
51.
The Chairperson recalled Human Rights Council resolution 13/27, in which the
Council acknowledged that sport could help to spread the values of diversity, tolerance and
equality, and to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
The Chairperson also referred to paragraph 218 of the Durban Declaration and Programme
of Action, and paragraph 128 of the outcome document of the Durban Review Conference.
52.
Mr. Hansen, on behalf of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sport for
Development and Peace, made a presentation on the role of sport in combating racism,
racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. He shared examples of good
practices and possible ways to establish and enhance cooperation among relevant
stakeholders. Mr. Hansen suggested collaborating also with corporate entities, clubs and
athletes.
53.
The representative of UEFA, Mr. Gasser, made a presentation on football and social
responsibility, while focusing on racism and diversity. He presented the strategic themes,
partnership and campaigns of UEFA, and the use of disciplinary measures and fines in the
context of UEFA social responsibility projects and shared additional practices to promote
respect and combat racism, such as using Champions’ League games, Europe league
games, posters, captains armbands, clips and match programme editorials.
54.
Following the above-mentioned presentations, a discussion was held on the
importance of sport in combating racism and promoting diversity, the need to enhance and
establish cooperation among States, intergovernmental organizations, international,
regional and national sporting bodies and civil society, and in particular the need to
strengthen cooperation between the High Commissioner and the Special Adviser to the
Secretary-General in combating racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
as articulated by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 13/27.
55.
The importance of including the issue of racism as one of the strategic themes of the
Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace was
highlighted. Many delegates agreed that it would be useful to have, as suggested by one of
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