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 practices based on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, as incompatible with democracy and transparent and accountable governance, Acknowledging the linkage and complementarity of the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance with the long -term construction of a democratic, non‑discriminatory and multicultural society based on the recognition, respect and promotion of cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, Deploring the ongoing and resurgent scourges of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in many regions of the world, often targeting migrants and refugees, as well as people of African descent, expressing concern that some political leaders and parties have supported such an environment, and in this context expressing its support for migrants and refugees in the context of the severe discrimination that they may face, Recognizing that victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, in particular women and girls and persons with disabilities, may experience multiple forms of discrimination, including on ethnic, religious and linguistic grounds, which violates their human rights, and reaffirming the need for comprehensive measures to address these challenges, Reaffirming the necessity of eliminating racial discrimination against migrants, including migrant workers, in relation to issues such as employment, social services, including education and health, and access to justice, and that their treatment must be in accordance with international human rights instruments and free from racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Deploring the recurrent incidents of excessive use of force and other human rights violations by law enforcement officers against peaceful demonstrators defending the rights of Africans and of people of African descent, and recalling Human Rights Council resolutions 44/20 of 17 July 2020, 4 47/21 of 13 July 2021, 5 48/18 of 11 October 2021, 6 51/32 of 7 October 2022, 7 54/27 of 12 October 2023, 8 57/25 of 10 October 2024 9 and 60/16 of 7 October 2025, 10 Stressing that law enforcement officials, in the performance of their duties, shall respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons, Recognizing the multiple or aggravated forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, which may exacerbate individuals’ experiences of racial injustice and inequality in law enforcement, including in the form of police violence, Expressing concern at the disruption to economies and societies caused by pandemics and other health emergencies and the negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights, disproportionately affecting certain individuals, including those facing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, which has highlighted and exposed underlying deep and long-standing structural inequalities and fundamental problems in various areas of social, economic, civil and political life, and the exacerbation of existing inequalities within our societies, and regretting _______________ 4 See Official Records of the General Assembly, Seventy-fifth Session, Supplement No. 53 (A/75/53), chap. V, sect. A. 5 Ibid., Seventy-sixth Session, Supplement No. 53 (A/76/53), chap. VII, sect. A. 6 Ibid., Supplement No. 53A (A/76/53/Add.1), chap. IV, sect. A. 7 Ibid., Seventy-seventh Session, Supplement No. 53A (A/77/53/Add.1), chap. III, sect. A. 8 Ibid., Seventy-eighth Session, Supplement No. 53A (A/78/53/Add.1), chap. III, sect. A. 9 Ibid., Seventy-ninth Session, Supplement No. 53A (A/79/53/Add.1), chap. II. 10 Ibid., Eightieth Session, Supplement No. 53A (A/80/53/Add.1), chap. III, sect. A. 25-20895 3/13