A/HRC/28/81 to GA resolution A/RES/67/17. He noted that the Human Rights Council had become increasingly active in the field of human rights and sport, noting resolutions A/HRC/RES/13/27, adopted in 2010, A/HRC/RES/26/18 and A/HRC/27/L.14 both adopted in 2014 in that regard. Mr. Burgheim explained that UNOSDP worked with a number of different actors ranging from governments to other United Nations entities to sport federations. The Office was active in policy formulation and was implementing concrete projects under its mandate. UNOSDP was involved in the drafting process of the relevant General Assembly resolutions, and had intervened from time to time to resolve emblematic cases concerning discrimination in sport, notably a recent case concerning the wearing of the head scarf during a women’s basketball games. Mr. Burgheim underlined the importance of sport in the area of anti-discrimination, noting that sport was a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and networks, and promote ideals of peace, fraternity, solidarity, non-violence, non-discrimination, tolerance and justice. Sport was a global phenomenon, which had a strong convening power and enjoyed wide-spread popularity, especially among youth. He offered the support of the Office on Sport for Development and Peace and provision of relevant expertise to the Ad Hoc Committee. 5. Mr. Pavel Klymenko, FARE Network, briefed delegates about the work of the network concerning racism and xenophobia in sport, especially football. The FARE network membership, though primarily European, was also growing on a global scale. FARE was currently active in more than forty countries and cooperated with UEFA, FIFA, CONCACAF and others. Among the major issues in football that were addressed by FARE were: the re-emergence of far-right parties and extremist movements in Europe; the continued abuse of ethnic minorities; escalating xenophobia and extremist symbolism at matches; the existence of glass ceilings for minorities in sports administration and coaching; and the fact that national bodies and Governments were slow to respond to such problems. He explained that stronger sanctions from responsible sport associations, as well as national authorities were important to combat racism and xenophobia in sport. It was important that UEFA disciplinary bodies be informed, following an analysis of the probability of risk at certain matches and that independent monitoring of these matches take place. He added that FARE assisted with the collection of data, carrying out a preventative prognostic function. 6. Mr. Klymenko stated that strong leadership was necessary, as there was an obvious need to broaden diversity in sport, in cooperation with affected communities. He added that the system of data collection undertaken by FARE Network allows for prevention, and could be replicated at the national level. It was also important to ensure that legal frameworks were consistent at the national level, as such commonly-agreed principles to assist in addressing discriminatory incidents in sport at the international level could be useful. The cooperation between police forces and sport organizers was critical. In addition, the expert suggested that anti-discrimination campaigns needed to be supported by countries and public authorities should engage with fans and victims. 7. The representative of Morocco while noting that football was at the forefront in addressing discrimination in that sport, inquired about anti-discrimination initiatives in other sports and other regions and whether it would be possible to build on the initiatives taking place in Europe. The European Union welcomed the expert discussion of practical initiatives taking place to combat racism in sport. It also inquired whether there were attempts to expand these initiatives to other regions and other sports, and also asked about other forms of discrimination, such as discrimination against women and persons with disabilities, asking about examples of efficient approaches. It noted that an increased partnership between UN organizations and sport federations was essential to combat discrimination. The Human Rights Council should play a role in that regard. Some sport associations, such as the International Olympic Committee, that had UN observer status, 23