pursuant to their treaty obligations and, where necessary, to express an opinion on the subject, with due respect for their independence. (e) To cooperate with the united nations and any other organization in the united nations system, the regional institutions and the national institutions of other countries that are competent in the areas of the promotion and protection of human rights. (f) To assist in the formulation of programmers for the teaching of, and research into, human rights and to take part in their execution in schools, universities and professional circles. (g) To publicize human rights and efforts to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular racial discrimination, by increasing public awareness, especially through information and education and by making use of all press organs. 10