A global call for concrete action for the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action A/RES/80/193 Emphasizing that, despite efforts in this regard, millions of human beings continue to be victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including their contemporary forms and manifestations, some of which manifest in violent forms, Underlining the primacy of the political will, international cooperation and adequate funding at the national, regional and international levels needed to address all forms and manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance for the successful implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, Welcoming the efforts made by civil society in support of the follow-up mechanisms in the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, Recalling its resolutions 2142 (XXI) of 26 October 1966, in which it proclaimed 21 March as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 62/122 of 17 December 2007, in which it designated 25 March as the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, 75/170 of 16 December 2020, in which it proclaimed 31 August as the International Day for People of African Descent, and 78/323 of 13 August 2024, in which it proclaimed 25 July as the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent and recognized their significant contribution to the development of societies and the importance of ensuring their full, equal and meaningful participation in all aspects of life, Recalling also, in the above context, the erection of the permanent memorial for the victims of slavery and the slave trade, including the transatlantic slave trade, the Ark of Return, based on the theme “Acknowledge the tragedy, consider the legacy, lest we forget”, Recognizing and affirming that the global fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and all their abhorrent and contemporary forms and manifestations is a matter of priority for the international community, I International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1. Reaffirms the paramount importance of universal adherence to and the full and effective implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, 13 adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 2106 A (XX) of 21 December 1965, in addressing the scourges of racism and racial discrimination; 2. Underscores that 2025 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination; 3. Calls upon States that have not done so to accede to and/or ratify the Convention, and States Parties to consider making the declaration under article 14 of the Convention; 4. Calls upon all States that have not yet done so, and consistent with paragraph 75 of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, to consider _______________ 13 25-20895 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 660, No. 9464. 5/13