A/HRC/26/55 fulfilment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by people of African descent, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This main objective can be achieved through the full and effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, the outcome document of the Durban Review Conference, the political declaration commemorating the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action,2 and through the universal accession to or ratification of, and full implementation of the obligations arising under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments. 13. The International Decade shall focus on the following specific objectives: (a) To strengthen national, regional and international action and cooperation in relation to the full enjoyment of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights by people of African descent, and their full and equal participation in all aspects of society; (b) To promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies; (c) To adopt and strengthen national, regional and international legal frameworks in accordance with the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, and to ensure their full and effective implementation. III. Activities to be conducted during the International Decade A. National level 14. States should take concrete and practical steps through the adoption and effective implementation of national and international legal frameworks, policies and programmes to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance faced by people of African descent, taking into account the particular situation of women, girls and young males, by, inter alia, the activities described below. 1. Recognition (a) The right to equality and non-discrimination 15. States should: (a) Remove all obstacles that prevent their equal enjoyment of all human rights, economic, social, cultural, civil and political [, including the right to development]; (b) Promote the effective implementation of national and international legal frameworks; (c) Withdraw reservations contrary to the object and purpose of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, and to consider withdrawing other reservations; (d) Undertake a comprehensive review of domestic legislation with a view to identifying and abolishing provisions that entail direct or indirect discrimination; (e) Adopt or strengthen comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and ensure its effective implementation; 5