Interlinkages between recognition, justice and development 2016, para. 58
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The Working Group expresses its deep concern over the rise in xenophobia and attacks against refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, and over the racist language increasingly being used about them by some political parties. Hate speech is being used not only by extremist groups but also by politicians from across the political spectrum and in social media.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
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Equality & Inclusion
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Persons on the move
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/33/61, para. 58.