International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Update by the Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Speakers: Tracie Keesee, Acting Chair Victor Rodriguez Rescia, Expert Member (joining remotely) Watch the HRC Investigative Bodies - Press conference! 00:18:47 Press Conferences

 The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action ( DDPA ) is the United Nations' global blueprint and comprehensive framework to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance . Adopted on September 8, 2001, at the World Conference against Racism held in Durban, South Africa. It is a political commitment and is not legally binding, but it holds strong moral value for global advocacy. It contains a Declaration addressing past and contemporary forms of discrimination , alongside a Programme of Action that serves as a roadmap for the international community. The framework recognizes that historical injustices like slavery, colonialism, and apartheid have contributed to modern poverty, marginalization, and economic disparities . The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting at UN Headquarters in New York to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the DDPA . While many UN member states embrace the framework, countries like Australia and the United States hav...

   (Part 1) High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action - General Assembly, 81st session. The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) is the United Nations' global blueprint and comprehensive framework to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance. Adopted on September 8, 2001, at the World Conference against Racism held in Durban, South Africa. It is a political commitment and is not legally binding, but it holds strong moral value for global advocacy . It contains a Declaration addressing past and contemporary forms of discrimination , alongside a Programme of Action that serves as a roadmap for the international community. The framework recognizes that historical injustices like slavery, colonialism, and apartheid have contributed to modern poverty, marginalization, and economic disparities . The UN General Assembly held a high-level meeting at UN ...