Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination, 30 October 2017 experienced racism ‘at least sometimes’ in at least one of the situations noted in the study (in the workplace, at school, etc).147 126. There are also several recently established groups dedicated to reporting antiMuslim or anti-Islam behaviour and sentiments. Islamophobia Register Australia and Islamophobia Watch Australia have begun to aggregate data and information, and allow those who witness Islamophobia to report it.148 127. Arab and Muslim Australians have reported to the Commission that global concerns about terrorism and national security have produced a political environment hostile to them.149 A Western Sydney University study found that 78% of surveyed Muslims considered that the Australian media’s portrayal of Muslims is ‘unfair’.150 128. As with discrimination experienced by other groups, the hostile treatment towards Muslim Australians has had demonstrable negative effects, impinging upon the exercise of their freedoms.151 129. The Commission directs attention to section 6.5 below. African communities in Australia (CERD article 2; CO 23) 130. Migrants from African countries, including Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Sudan, have reported particularly high levels of discrimination and racial profiling.152 Young people, particularly those of African descent, report concerns about encountering racism from public institutions, including police.153 131. The Special Rapporteur on racial discrimination, during his recent country visit to Australia, was made aware of incidents of racial profiling of members of sub-Saharan African and Arab communities.154 132. The In Our Own Words report included consultations with community members and other stakeholders and provided a number of specific suggestions for improvements in several areas, including training and employment, education, health, housing and the justice system.155 Recommendation 30: That the Australian Government support measures to address discrimination faced by African people and communities, including by ensuring targeted settlement services. International students (CERD article 2; CO 23) 133. Following a number of incidents of racist violence directed at international students, the Commission launched its publication, Principles to promote and protect the human rights of International Students (the Principles).156 134. In 2014, the Commission reviewed the Principles by conducting a telephone survey of key stakeholders. The telephone survey revealed that the top three human rights issues facing international students identified by respondents 26