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. 119
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The Working Group reiterates its call to the United Nations to introduce the use of the term "Afrophobia" in its work in order to highlight the special and unique discrimination faced by people of African descent, since analogous terms are used to address the stigmatization and prejudice against ethnic, religious and other vulnerable groups.
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)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/18/45, para. 119.