A/HRC/RES/22/34
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the United Nations
Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training and other relevant international
instruments,
Acknowledging that the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action recognizes
that education at all levels and all ages, including within the family, in particular human
rights education, is a key to changing attitudes and behaviour based on racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and to promoting tolerance and respect
for diversity in societies, and affirms that such education is a determining factor in the
promotion, dissemination and protection of the democratic values of justice and equity,
which are essential to prevent and combat the spread of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance,
Recognizing the important role played by the United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization in relation to education against racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance, in particular the Slave Route Project and the Teaching
Respect for All initiative,
Encouraging all States, in cooperation with the United Nations, the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and other relevant international
organizations, to initiate and develop cultural and educational programmes aimed at
countering racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to
ensure respect for the dignity and worth of all human beings and to enhance mutual
understanding among all cultures and civilizations,
Welcoming the efforts made by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Human Rights and by the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective
Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action in this regard,
Affirming that the realization of the right to education, including for girls and
persons belonging to vulnerable groups, contributes to the eradication of poverty and of
racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
1.
Underlines the need for increased political will and commitment in using
education as a tool to prevent and combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and
related intolerance;
2.
Also underlines the importance of the full and effective implementation of the
paragraphs of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action concerning the role of
education in preventing and eliminating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and
related intolerance;
3.
Reaffirms that education, development and the faithful implementation of all
international human rights norms and obligations, including enactment of laws and
political, social and economic policies, are crucial to combat racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance;
4.
Recognizes that quality education, the elimination of illiteracy and access to
free primary education for all can contribute to more inclusive societies, equity, stable and
harmonious relations and friendship among nations, peoples, groups and individuals, and a
culture of peace, fostering mutual understanding, solidarity, social justice and respect for all
human rights for all;
5.
Underlines the essential role of education, including human rights education
and education that is sensitive to and respects cultural diversity, especially among children
and young people, in the prevention and eradication of all forms of intolerance and
discrimination, and welcomes the catalytic role that non-governmental organizations play in
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