Speech Brief
UN Secretary-General calls for action against racism
Key points
- Racism persists globally
- Calls for universal ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
TL;DR
- Says racism persists in every community, society, country and region and stems from colonialism, enslavement and oppression.
- Notes new digital tools and technologies spread hate speech, perpetuating lies and harmful stereotypes that can spill into real-world violence and abuse.
- Calls for universal ratification and full implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and adherence to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.
Original text
Secretary-General Statements and Messages Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed on 21 March: The ancient poison of racism is alive and kicking in every community, society, country and region of the world. It lives on in the legacies of colonialism, enslavement and oppression, which drive so many of the problems we f...
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Topics
- Racism
- Colonialism
- Digital hate speech
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Summary words: 92
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