Schools should adopt programmes to promote empowerment and help children to develop a positive perception of themselves and reinforce self assurance and pride in their African backgrounds by demonstrating knowledge about their culture, history and contributions to society. Such measures will also improve their performance in schools.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Children
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/318, para. 86.