Combating racial discrimination - Feature stories
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A year for people of African descent
A chapter closes but another one opens: the International Year should lead to an International Decade for People of African Descent.
30-12-2011 |
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Integrating migrants of African descent into Portuguese society
Has the creation of the National Centre for Immigration Support eased the integration of migrants of African descent into Portuguese society?
01-07-2011 |
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Better protection against discrimination for Roma and victims of caste systems
The Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism presents his report on discrimination against the Roma, as well as on the grounds of work and descent.
14-06-2011 |
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Collective action needed to end racial discrimination
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination discusses the specifics of racial discrimination against by people of African descent
04-04-2011 |
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UN human rights Chief Navi Pillay pays special attention to people of African descent.
22-03-2011 |
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Combating discrimination against Afro-descendants
People of African descent suffer racial discrimination worldwide. Experts call for a ‘positive action’ remedy.
03-03-2011 |
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Bringing visibility to the plight of African descendants in the Americas
On this International Year for People of African descent, we highlight the stories of human rights defenders working to stop discrimination in the Americas.
15-02-2011 |
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Defending the rights of African descendants in the Americas
On this International Year for People of African descent, we highlight the stories of human rights defenders working to stop discrimination in South America.
03-02-2011 |
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Indian human rights defender fights to end Roma discrimination
Sri Kumar Vishwanathan, an Indian human rights defender, fights to end discrimination against the Roma in the Czech Republic.
21-12-2010 |
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UN urges ‘positive action’ on African descendants
With a call for righting past and present wrongs, the UN launches the International Year for People of African Descent.
14-12-2010 |
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Nelson Mandela International Day
The world celebrates the inaugural Nelson Mandela International Day, to be commemorated annually on 18 July.
20-07-2010 |
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Equal figures, equal societies
A seminar highlights the relationship between the collection of disaggregated statistical data and the promotion of equal societies in Latin America and the Caribbean
19-05-2010 |
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Human Rights Day – a global celebration
This year’s Human Rights Day theme, ‘embracing diversity, ending discrimination’ is enthusiastically embraced in many countries through a wide variety of celebratory programmes.
23-12-2009 |
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History shackles Afro-Brazilians
Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay on a week-long visit to Brazil travels to a quilombo – one of the communities founded by escaped slaves where the inhabitants have taken action to achieve economic independence.
10-11-2009 |
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The story of Barbara Shaw
Barbara Shaw, a vocal campaigner for the rights of Aboriginal Australians tells her story of discrimination and deprivation
30-06-2009 |
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The story of Nusreta Sivac
Nusreta Sivac was targeted as a Muslim and sent to a concentration camp in Omarska where she was repeatedly abused during the war in Bosnia.
23-06-2009 |
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Born into Slavery
Mariama Oumarou, a young woman from Niger in west Africa who was born into slavery tells her story to the international community.
15-06-2009 |
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The story of Geiler Romaña
Geiler Romaña comes to Geneva to tell the story of the millions of displaced Colombians forced away from their homes by decades of violent conflict.
08-06-2009 |
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Human rights claimed in the workplace
Sarah White suffered years of abuse as a low wage African American worker in Mississippi fish factories.
02-06-2009 |
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Bringing a case against racial profiling
Robert Wilkins’ landmark victory in a “racial profiling” case inspired new standards and procedures for law enforcement in United States.
29-05-2009 |
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Standing its ground: an indigenous community in the Philippines
At the Voices side event of the Durban Review Conference, an indigenous leader from the Philippines recounts the story of discrimination against his people
22-05-2009 |
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The killing of a black teenager and his parents’ search for justice.
Sixteen years on from the brutal murder of her teenage son at a London bus stop, Doreen Lawrence continues to campaign against institutional racism in policing.
20-05-2009 |
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Anti-racism conference outcome document – what it actually says
The outcome document of the Durban Review Conference is designed to bring real changes for the millions of victims of racism worldwide.
07-05-2009 |
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Anti-racism Durban Review Conference concludes with successful outcome
The anti-racism Durban Review Conference closed on 24 April in Geneva with a successful outcome
30-04-2009 |
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“Voices”: a call for more determination to combat racism
High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay closed the week of powerful testimonies and interactions, thanking participants for sharing their experiences.
27-04-2009 |
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UN human rights system key to implementation of anti-racism conference outcome
The United Nations human rights system plays an important role in combating racism and ensuring that the final outcome document of the anti-racism Durban Review Conference is implemented effectively.
23-04-2009 |
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People of African Descent: Progress since Durban
Since 2001, there have been important achievements at national, regional and international levels in anti-racism efforts for Afro-descendants - but challenges remain.
23-04-2009 |
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The story of Creuza Oliveira
From domestic worker to a leader for Afro-Brazilian women, Creuza Oliveira highlights the power of unions and social movements in combating racism.
23-04-2009 |
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The story of Khalid Hussain
Khalid Hussain appeals to the international community to help the Urdu speaking Bihari minority achieve equal rights in Bangladesh
22-04-2009 |
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The story of Elena Gorolová
A Roma woman’s horror at discovering she had been involuntarily sterilized and her courage in the fight for justice.
21-04-2009 |
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Double Odds: Women overcoming Multiple Discrimination
A special side-event at the Durban Review Conference discusses discrimination not just on the basis of race but also gender.
21-04-2009 |
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Anti-racism Durban Review Conference adopts final outcome document
The anti-racism Durban Review Conference on 21 April adopted its final outcome document. High Commissioner for Human Rights warmly welcomed the latest development and called upon the international community to continue the fight against all forms of racis
21-04-2009 |
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The story of the Honourable Al Shaymaa J. Kwegyir
The story of albinos in Africa is one of suffering, appalling discrimination and murder – one woman campaigns for change.
20-04-2009 |
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Anti-racism Durban Review Conference opens in Geneva
The anti-racism Durban Review Conference opens on 20 April in Geneva.
20-04-2009 |
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“United Against Racism”
All victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance are honoured at the start of the week-long Durban Review Conference.
20-04-2009 |
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New Version of Draft Outcome Document for anti-racism Durban Review Conference Released
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, on Wednesday welcomed the release of a revised version of the draft outcome document for the upcoming Durban Review Conference.
17-04-2009 |
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated every year on the day, in 1960 when South African police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville killing 69 people
20-03-2009 |
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High Commissioner Makes Concrete Proposals to Combat Racism
Ahead of major anti-racism conference, High Commissioner urges unity and combined efforts, proposes technical solutions to combat racism.
23-01-2009 |
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Stories on Human Rights
A young man’s racism challenged, a gender discrimination story told with dark humour, and a depiction of waste illustrating social injustice are some of the stories in a series of short films commissioned by OHCHR to mark the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Twenty-one films were produced by leading filmmakers and artists from around the world to help communicate the ideals of the Declaration.
12-2008 |
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