International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  Closing of session. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026)  &  Meeting summary . Watch the 3248th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 00:50:24

UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) publishes findings on Finland, Honduras, India and Kuwait, following its 118th Session. Speakers: Gün Kut, Chairperson Michal Balcerzak, Vice-Chairperson Stamatia Stavrinaki, Committee Member Saúl Vicente Vázquez, Committee Member The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  Concluding Observations . Watch the OHCHR Treaty Bodies - Press conference: Commit...

Consideration of Finland (continued). The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) . Watch the 3238th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)!

Consideration of Finland. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) Watch the 3237th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:14:09

   Consideration of Honduras (continued). The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) Watch the 3233rd Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:19:53

Consideration of Honduras. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) 3231st Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 03:13:27

Consideration of India (continued) The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Watch the 3230th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:02:41

  Consideration of India. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) . Watch the 3229th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:20:37

Consideration of Kuwait (continued). The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) .   Watch the 3228th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:01:12

Consideration of Kuwait. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) . Watch the 3227th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 03:17:00

Opening of session. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) is the body of independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination by its States parties. Racial discrimination remains a barrier to the full realization of human rights. Despite progress in some areas, exclusions and restrictions based on race, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin continue to cause conflict, suffering and loss of life. CERD works to take action against the injustice of racial discrimination, and the dangers it represents. Related Sites and Documents:  CERD 118th Session (10 - 25 Aug 2026) . Watch the 226th Meeting, 118th Session, Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)! 00:24:07