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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. 126
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- The Working Group strongly recommends that the international community declare an international decade for people of African descent to make the challenges they face more visible, to identify solutions and to engage in a sustained campaign to eradicate structural discrimination against people of African descent. The theme proposed by the Working Group for the International Year, and which was widely accepted in the international community, should be adopted as the theme of the decade, namely "People of African descent: recognition, justice and development".
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 125
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- The Working Group calls upon States Members of the United Nations to investigate information regarding the treatment and deportation disproportionately affecting migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees of African descent, and to reconsider their respective policies, as appropriate.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2011
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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. 124
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- The Working Group recommends that OHCHR strengthen its coordination with the relevant structures of regional organizations dealing with people of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 123
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- The Working Group urges States to recognize the unique situation of African-descendant youth and to implement targeted opportunities and specific measures that promote and advance the development of leadership and active participation in all sectors of society.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Youth
- Year
- 2011
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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. 122
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- The Working Group calls on States to engage in comprehensive reform of their education systems, including human rights education and training, with a view to addressing stereotypes and prejudices against people of African descent. The Working Group recommends that the themes of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery be adequately covered in history text books.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 121
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- The Working Group calls upon the United Nations to establish a special mechanism that would reopen the discussion on reparations for slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, and study the adequate forms of such reparations.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 120
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- The Working Group calls on States to recognize the continuing consequences of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery on people of African descent and the historic disadvantage and marginalization of this group, and to develop comprehensive affirmative action programmes, as appropriate, to reduce the high rate of poverty, unemployment, underemployment and underrepresentation among African descendants.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Poverty
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 118
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- The Working Group recommends that OHCHR include, in the database on practices to combat racial discrimination that it is currently developing, a section devoted to the situation of people of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 117
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- The Working Group urges States and specialized agencies of the United Nations, as appropriate, to implement, as a priority, the provisions pertaining to people of African descent in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the Outcome Document of the Durban Review Conference, as well as the present and previous recommendations of the Working Group.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 116
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- The Working Group recognizes the efforts that have been made by regional and international organizations with regard to people of African descent in the context of the Durban process, and stresses the importance of collaborating, when appropriate, and continuing to strengthen its relations with these organizations.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 115
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- The Working Group is concerned by information received during its tenth session regarding treatment and deportation disproportionately affecting migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Movement
- Person(s) affected
- Persons on the move
- Year
- 2011
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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. 114
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- The Working Group notes that insufficient attention has been paid to the contributions of people of African descent to world development.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 113
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- The Working Group underlines the need for the criminalization of racism and racial discrimination, in accordance with article 4 of the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Working Group concludes that the deleterious effects of the transatlantic slave trade and slavery can still be found in racist attitudes towards, and the conditions of existence of, people of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2011
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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. 112
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- The Working Group notes the absence from its tenth session of many Western and a significant number of Caribbean countries. The Working Group believes that their presence would enhance and enrich the discussion on the improvement of the conditions of people of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Health
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 111
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- The Working Group recognizes the fact that respect for diversity and multiculturalism is a means to intensify the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. In this regard, the Working Group underlines the importance of education in fighting stereotypes and prejudices against people of African descent, and encourages the promotion of greater knowledge of and respect for diverse heritages and cultures.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Year
- 2011
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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. 110
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- The Working Group underscores the importance of collecting disaggregated data to enable recognition of people of African descent as a minority and/or vulnerable group within societies, as appropriate. The Working Group also underlines the importance of recognizing the fact that people of African descent, where they consider themselves a minority group, should be covered by international instruments on minorities.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Year
- 2011
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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. 109
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- Mindful of the factual circumstances and standard of living of many people of African descent, the Working Group emphasizes the need for positive and affirmative action in order to contribute to the achievement of equal enjoyment of their rights.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- All
- Year
- 2011
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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. 108
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- The Working Group reaffirms that the slave trade and slavery are crimes against humanity and should always have been so, especially the transatlantic slave trade (Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, paragraph 13). The Working Group recognizes that reparation for the transatlantic slave trade and slavery is a human rights issue that must be addressed adequately.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Economic Rights
- Environment
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 107
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- The Working Group underlines the importance of States enhancing the visibility of people of African descent, and discrimination against them, especially through the collection and use of credible and comparable disaggregated data.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 106
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- The Working Group reiterates its call to all Governments to demonstrate the required political will for and commitment to the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, in particular concerning the provisions relating to people of African descent. In this context, the Working Group welcomes the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on 22 September 2011 and recognizes the importance of the meeting being allocated the time needed for the involvement of Heads of State and Government to make their contributions encouraging the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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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. 105
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- The Working Group is concerned that, despite wide acceptance by States, the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, and especially the provisions relating to people of African descent, is not being implemented effectively as envisaged because of lack of political will and commitment by States.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2011
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Thematic discussion on the situation of people of African descent in the context of the International Year for People of African Descent 2011
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Year
- 2011
- Document code
- A/HRC/18/45
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 135
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- The Working Group appreciates the participation of Member States and other stakeholders at its session and urges more active and enhanced participation in its future sessions.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2010
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 134
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- The Working Group calls for a United Nations interagency global study to collect data on people of African descent in their respective areas of work and to develop concrete recommendations that address the structural racism against people of African descent.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2010
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 133
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- The Working Group strongly recommends that the international community declare an international decade for people of African descent to make the challenges they face more visible, to identify solutions, and to engage in a sustained campaign to eradicate structural discrimination against people of African descent.
- Body
- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2010
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 132
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- The Working Group also recommends that States guarantee quality legal aid to facilitate access to justice in all areas, as well as support for mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution, which often prove to be particularly effective in dealing with racism against people of African descent. In addition, the Working Group urges States to adopt special measures to facilitate increased representation of people of African descent in the judiciary and in law enforcement.
- Body
- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Person(s) affected
- All
- N.A.
- Year
- 2010
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 131
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- The Working Group recommends that States examine and revise laws and practices that have a disproportionate impact upon people of African descent in the criminal justice system and lead to their overrepresentation in prisons and other places of detention.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Civil & Political Rights
- Governance & Rule of Law
- Year
- 2010
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Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 130
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- The Working Group recommends that, as a measure to combat discrimination against people of African descent in the administration of justice, appropriate training be organized for all those who are part of the justice system, including judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers and child welfare workers, to ensure they are sensitive to issues related to culture, diversity, racism and racial profiling.
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- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Year
- 2010
Paragraph
Thematic discussion on structural discrimination against people of African descent 2010, para. 129
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- The Working Group calls on States to engage in comprehensive curricula reform to ensure that educational programmes foster a positive self-image and pride among people of African descent and recognize the African and African descendants' contribution to world development, history and culture. Such reform should also tackle all forms of stereotypes.
- Body
- Working Group of experts on people of African descent
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Education
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- N.A.
- Year
- 2010
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