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Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Closes One Hundred and Tenth Session
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The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this afternoon closed its one hundred and tenth session, during which it reviewed the reports of Croatia, Italy, Namibia, Senegal...
Experts of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Pleased About Data Collection in Paraguay, Ask Questions on Accessible Public Transport and Political Participation of Women with Disabilities
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The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities today concluded its consideration of the combined second and third periodic report of Paraguay on its implementation of the Convention on the...
Comment by UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani following coup in Gabon
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We add our voice to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ firm condemnation of the ongoing coup in Gabon and deep concern at the announcement of election results amidst reports of serious...
Making concrete moves to end racism globally
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Imagined by the people of African descent for the people of African descent, the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent is a milestone in the struggle for racial equity, which has given more visibility to the current legacies of colonialism and the concrete actions required to end racism globally.
Analysis of the Government of Kenya Financial Year 2023/24 budget and implications for the Sustainable Development Goals
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination publishes findings on Croatia, Italy, Namibia, Senegal, Turkmenistan and Uruguay
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GENEVA (31 August 2023) - The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) on Friday issued findings on Croatia, Italy, Namibia, Senegal, Turkmenistan and Uruguay after reviewing...
Global North States’ persistent refusal to waive COVID-19 vaccine intellectual property rights violated non-discrimination guarantee, UN Committee warns
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GENEVA (31 August 2023) - The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) today called on State parties in the global North, in particular Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom...
International Day for People of African Descent 2023
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On 31st August, we commemorate the International Day for People of African Descent. It is a day to promote greater recognition for – and celebrate – the diverse heritage and contributions of people of...