A/HRC/42/59/Add.1 Tintin in the Congo should be withdrawn or contextualized with an addendum reflecting current commitments to anti-racism; (gg) Involve civil society organizations representing people of African descent when framing important legislation concerning them and provide those organizations with adequate funding; (hh) Further implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in Belgium, focusing on indicators relevant to people of African descent, in partnership with civil society. In view of Statbel’s 2018 report on poverty, the Working Group calls on the Government to eradicate structural racism in order to attain the relevant Sustainable Development Goals. 76. The Working Group calls on politicians at all levels of society to avoid instrumentalizing racism, xenophobia and hate speech in the pursuit of political office and to promote inclusion, solidarity, non-discrimination and meaningful commitments to equality. The media are also reminded of their important role in this regard. 77. The Working Group reminds the media of their important role as a public watchdog with special responsibilities for ensuring that factual and reliable information about people of African descent is reported. 78. The Working Group reiterates its satisfaction at the Government’s willingness to engage in dialogue, cooperation and action to combat racial discrimination. The Working Group hopes that the present report will support the Government in this process and expresses its willingness to assist in this important endeavour. 19

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