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
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related intolerance, 21 and encourages the Special Rapporteur, within her mandate, to
continue to focus on the issues of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and
related intolerance and incitement to hatred, which impede peaceful coexistence and
harmony within societies, and to submit reports in this regard to the Human Rights
Council and the General Assembly;
34. Reiterates its previous requests to the Special Rapporteur to consider
examining national models of mechanisms that measure racial equality and their value
added in the eradication of racial discrimination and to report on such challenges,
successes and best practices in her next report, and expresses concern at the lack of
progress in this regard;
VII
Commemoration of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme
of Action
35. Takes note with appreciation of the adoption of a political declaration
aimed at mobilizing political will at the national, regional and international levels for
the full and effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of
Action and its follow-up processes during a one day high-level meeting of the General
Assembly, on 22 September 2021, commemorating the twentieth anniversary of the
adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, under the theme
“Reparations, racial justice and equality for people of African descent”; 22
36. Emphasizes the critical importance of increasing public support for the
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the participation of civil soci ety
and other relevant stakeholders in its realization, and requests the United Nations
system to strengthen its awareness-raising campaigns to increase the visibility of the
message of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, its follow -up
mechanisms and the work of the United Nations in the fight against racism; 23
37. Invites Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional
organizations, civil society, including non-governmental organizations, and other
stakeholders to organize and support various high-visibility initiatives, aimed at
effectively increasing awareness at all levels, to commemorate the adoption of the
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action;
38. Requests the Secretary-General to establish a programme of outreach, with
the involvement of Member States and United Nations funds and programmes, as well
as civil society, including non-governmental organizations, to appropriately
commemorate the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action;
39. Calls upon Member States and the United Nations system to intensify
efforts to widely distribute copies of the Durban Declaration and Programme of
Action, and encourages efforts to ensure its translation and wide dissemination;
40. Expresses its appreciation for the continuing work of the mechanisms
mandated to follow up on the World Conference and the Durban Review Conference;
VIII
Follow-up and implementation activities
41. Acknowledges the guidance and leadership role of the Human Rights
Council, and encourages it to continue to oversee the implementation of the Durban
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A/77/512.
Political declaration entitled “United against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and
related intolerance” (resolution 76/1).
See Human Rights Council resolution 51/32; see also A/77/233.
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