Development and people of African descent 2015, para. 45
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In a period of economic and financial crisis, principles of participation, equality and non-discrimination should be integrated into all development activities where the realization of rights, including with respect to the fight against poverty and access to education, health, employment and political participation, are the goals of development. The Working Group also stresses that repairing the catastrophic damage done by enslavement and the slave trade would contribute to development.
Legal status
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)
Economic Rights
Equality & Inclusion
Poverty
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N.A.
Year
2015
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
WG People of African Descent, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/30/56, para. 45.