Activities of the Working Group 2016, para. 40

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The Working Group is deeply concerned by the escalation of racism, racial discrimination, Afrophobia, racist hate speech, xenophobia and related intolerance targeting Africans and people of African descent in many parts of the world. The Working Group condemns police violence and other forms of violence against people of African descent. In this regard, independent accountability mechanisms, whose officials should include people of African descent, are essential.
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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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N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Violence
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  • N.A.
Year
2016
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the UNGA (2016), A/71/297, para. 40.
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Conclusion / Recommendation
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40