Implementation of Commitments
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Calls on OSCE institutions, particularly the ODIHR, the High Commissioner on
National Minorities, and the Representative on Freedom of the Media, to pay increased
attention to manifestations of aggressive nationalism, racism, chauvinism, xenophobia,
anti-semitism and violent extremism, to countering intolerance and discrimination on
the ground of racial or ethnic origin, religious, political or other opinion and to fostering respect for rule of law, democratic values, human rights and fundamental freedoms,
including freedom of expression, thought, conscience, religion or belief;
Maastricht 2003 (Decisions: Annex to Decision No. 3/03: Action Plan on Improving the
Situation of Roma and Sinti within the OSCE Area)
III Combating racism and discrimination
Legislation and law enforcement
Recommended action by OSCE institutions and structures:
20. The ODIHR and, where appropriate, other OSCE institutions and structures, including OSCE field operations, will assist participating States, at their request, in developing
anti-discrimination legislation, as well as in establishing anti-discrimination bodies.
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22. Upon request, the ODIHR will provide advice on how a participating State’s existing mechanisms, such as ombudsman offices, commissions for combating discrimination, police disciplinary commissions, and other relevant bodies can alleviate tensions
between Roma and Sinti and non-Roma communities.
Police
Recommended action by OSCE institutions and structures:
33. The Strategic Police Matters Unit in the Secretariat and the ODIHR will assist participating States in developing programmes and confidence-building measures — such
as community policing — to improve the relations between Roma and Sinti people and
the police, particularly at the local level.
Mass Media
Recommended action by OSCE institutions and structures:
39. In co-operation with the ODIHR as well as relevant international organizations,
the Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFOM) should consider how the OSCE
could contribute to the establishment of a European Roma Radio which would broadcast throughout Europe. The ODIHR and the RFOM should organize public debates,
anti-discrimination campaigns and joint training programmes with and for the media.
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