Interlinkages between recognition, justice and development 2016, para. 56
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The Working Group stresses that there is a clear connection between poverty and racism. In countries that have a history of transatlantic trade in Africans, the demographic structure is such that the poorest population group is disproportionately composed of people of African descent. Faced with structural discrimination and invisibility, people of African descent encounter an uphill battle in claiming their rights, thus perpetuating multigenerational poverty.
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Working Group of experts on people of African descent
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
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Year
2016
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/33/61, para. 56.