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focused on discrimination and diversity issues, the diversity charters at the workplace, and
the European Union framework for Roma integration.
20.
The representative of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) reaffirmed the
commitment of his Government to fight all forms of discrimination by providing
information about the enactment of the Organic Law against Racial Discrimination.
21.
The representative of Honduras underlined the creation of the post of Secretary for
the Development of Indigenous and Afro-Honduran Affairs, and reiterated the advocacy of
Honduras for a decade for people of African descent.
22.
The representative of Senegal expressed concern about the plight of migrants all
over the world and invited States that had not yet adopted relevant instruments for fighting
all forms of discrimination to do so.
23.
An observer from a non-governmental organization underlined the need for a decade
for people of African descent and the creation of a standing forum for them.
IV. Review of progress in the implementation of
recommendations adopted by the Working Group at its
eighth session
24.
The Chairperson informed the Working Group on the contributions made to
OHCHR for the implementation of recommendations adopted by the Working Group at its
eighth session. OHCHR had made a compilation of contributions received, which is
available on the website of the Working Group.
25.
The Chief of the OHCHR Anti-Discrimination Section provided an overview of
activities conducted by OHCHR since the eighth session, focusing on activities carried out
in the context of the proclamation of the International Year for People of African Descent
and the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme
of Action. He referred to the OHCHR Framework for Action to Combat Discrimination
against People of African Descent and the thematic discussion devoted to people of African
descent held by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 7 March
2011 and the general recommendation adopted by the Committee in this regard. He
furthermore reported on the commemoration on 21 March 2011 of the International Day for
the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, an event focusing on the situation of people of
African descent; the electronic toolkit prepared by OHCHR to assist the work of staff in its
field offices; and the “Let’s Fight Racism” campaign launched in cooperation with different
departments of OHCHR and the Department of Public Information. Lastly, he informed the
Working Group on the activities undertaken by OHCHR with regard to the development of
national plans of action against racism and mentioned the subregional workshops organized
by the Anti-Discrimination Section of OHCHR in Addis Ababa and Saint Petersburg for 10
countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
26.
The Chief of the Anti-Discrimination Section also highlighted that several countries
in Latin America and Africa had started to elaborate national plans of action and legislation
against racism and racial discrimination with the technical assistance of OHCHR.
27.
The representative of the European Union reported on initiatives taken at the
regional level based on written contributions, including existing legislative and policy
measures on child protection against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance, and non-discrimination in the area of employment.
28.
The representative of Greece stated that the economic impact of discrimination was
an issue that should also be addressed by the Working Group.
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