A/HRC/15/60
IX.
Racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms
of intolerance, follow-up to and implementation of the
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
744. At the 32nd meeting, on 30 September 2010, the President stated that, in the light of
the growing number of instances of religious intolerance, such as discrimination, conflating
a religion with terrorism or desecrating or destroying holy books, religious sites or shrines,
he had been empowered, by the agreement of all Council Members, to make the following
declaration:
The Council condemns recent instances of religious intolerance, prejudice
and related discrimination and violence, which continue to occur in all parts of the
world. The international community should stand united against all forms of
religious intolerance and should engage in practical steps to end such intolerance.
The Council encourages efforts to establish collaborative networks to build mutual
understanding and promote dialogue. The Council stresses that these efforts should
be made to protect individuals of all religions and beliefs in a non-discriminatory
way, and should apply to promote understanding among them. The Council also
recognizes that open, constructive and respectful debate, as well as interfaith
dialogue, can have a positive effect. The Council reiterates the call by the SecretaryGeneral on the necessity for the voices of moderation to be heard and for mutual
respect to prevail.
745. At the same meeting, the President also informed the States Members of the
Council, observer States and other observers that draft resolution A/HRC/15/L.1 had been
withdrawn by its co-sponsors.
A.
Interactive dialogue with special procedures mandate holders
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance
746. At the 26th meeting, on 28 September 2010, the Special Rapporteur on
contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,
Githu Muigai, presented his reports (A/HRC/15/45 and A/HRC/15/53).
747. During the ensuing interactive dialogue at the same meeting, the following made
statements and asked the Special Rapporteur questions:
(a)
Representatives of States Members of the Council: Bangladesh, Brazil,
China, Djibouti, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Maldives, Nigeria (on behalf of the
Group of African States), Norway, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic
Conference), Poland, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Switzerland, Thailand,
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America;
(b)
Representatives of the following observer States: Algeria, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Denmark, Egypt, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Philippines, Sweden, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of);
(c)
Observers for intergovernmental organizations: African Union, European
Union;
(d)
Observers for the following non-governmental organizations: Cairo Institute
for Human Rights Studies, Human Rights First, International Movement Against All Forms
of Discrimination and Racism, Ligue internationale contre le racisme et l’antisémitisme.
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