A/HRC/40/44 Ministers, Italy chaired its first biannual plenary meeting in Rome, at which more than 200 experts and governmental representatives met to discuss the Holocaust as a contemporary political issue. Noting that media communication may often inspire negative stereotypes and prejudices concerning the reception of migrants, hindering their integration process and causing breeding grounds for social conflict, the national integration plan for Italy envisages the promotion of a dialogue with asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection, to be carried out on social media and networks. 46. Saudi Arabia reported that the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance prepared documents and instructions for imams and preachers to the effect that they must not despise or attack other persons or religions, and organized specialized symposiums and training for them. The Ministry recently concluded an agreement with the King Abdul Aziz Centre for National Dialogue to train imams to play their role in society through speeches and participation in conferences. It added that the media works towards strengthening the values of Islamic sharia and the promotion of equality and fighting religious discrimination in conformity with the Constitution and other regulations. Several campaigns have been launched to disseminate information about international human rights law standards, and media programming involves experts and specialists in human rights. I. Recognizing that the open, constructive and respectful debate of ideas and interfaith and intercultural dialogue at the local, national and international levels can play a positive role in combating religious hatred, incitement and violence13 47. Azerbaijan hosts regular international forums and conferences dedicated to issues of multiculturalism, to foster interreligious dialogue and understanding. It noted that 2016 was announced as the Year of Multiculturalism and in 2017 Baku had hosted the fourth Islamic Solidarity Games as part of Islamic Solidarity Year. The World Summit of Religious Leaders, the fourth World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue and the Baku International Humanitarian Forum had all been held in Azerbaijan. 48. In June 2018, the Government of Australia announced a new term for an expanded Australian Multicultural Council (2018–2021), which would focus on strengthening public understanding of a shared Australian identity, building stronger and more cohesive communities and promoting greater intercultural and interfaith understanding and dialogue. The Government also promotes the celebration of Harmony Day throughout Australia on 21 March as a day of cultural respect for everyone. Community-driven events are central to these celebrations. 49. Bahrain reported that the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence had been launched in Los Angeles, United States of America, in 2017. In November 2016, the King Hamad Chair in Interfaith Dialogue and Peaceful Coexistence had been established at Sapienza University, Italy, to reach young people all over the world and provide knowledge and inspiration to invoke peaceful coexistence. 50. Qatar reported that the Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue had hosted the Doha Conference for Interfaith Dialogue annually for the last 13 years under the patronage of the Emir of Qatar and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The most recent conference had taken place on 20 to 21 February 2018 on the theme of “Religions and human rights”. In 2018, the Centre had continued to support and organize various activities, including issuing publications and interfaith journals, youth forums, sports tournaments, workshops, book fairs, cultural and literary events, training and cultural dialogues in Doha and around the world. Memorandums of understanding had been signed between the Centre and the Centre for Islamic Studies, Dushanbe, under the auspices of the President of Tajikistan in February 2018, and with the Global Forum for Moderation in March 2018. It also reported that the Ramadan Interfaith Conference had taken place in June 2018. 13 Paragraph 7 (h) of resolution 37/38. 9