Thematic discussion on the situation of people of African descent in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent 2011 2011, para. 113
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The Working Group underlines the need for the criminalization of racism and racial discrimination, in accordance with article 4 of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Working Group concludes that the deleterious effects of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery can still be found in racist attitudes towards, and the conditions of existence of, people of African descent.
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)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/18/45, para. 113.