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100. The Working Group notes with appreciation the efforts made by the
Chairperson of the Working Group to promote the effective implementation of
recommendations contained in the report of the seventh session of the Working
Group, in particular those related to the methodology of the Working Group, and
encourages the Chairperson to continue his efforts in that regard.
101. The Working Group recommends that the Human Rights Council adopt at its
next session the necessary measures for the full observance of article 124 of the
Outcome Document of the Durban Review Conference.
C.
The tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action
102. The Working Group recalls the decision of the Human Rights Council to
dedicate two working days of the eighth session of Working Group to preparing for
the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action.
103. The Working Group reaffirms that the Durban Declaration and Programme of
Action provides the most comprehensive United Nations framework for combating
racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and takes note with
appreciation of the convening by the General Assembly of a one-day plenary event to
commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action during the high-level segment of the sixty-sixth session of the
General Assembly in 2011. The Working Group:
(a)
Recommends that the one-day plenary event during the high-level
segment of the General Assembly should aim to mobilize political will, reaffirming
commitment to the full and effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action. The Working Group invites the General Assembly, when
finalizing the modalities for the high-level segment, to consider a short and concise
outcome;
(b)
Recognizes the importance of the involvement of NGOs in the
observance of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of
Action and invites States, local authorities, intergovernmental organizations and other
actors to consider providing support for their organizing of and participation in the
activities of the tenth anniversary;
(c)
Invites interested stakeholders, including NGOs, to participate fully in
the commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Durban Declaration and
Programme of Action.
104. The Working Group highlights the importance of increasing public support for
the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the involvement of relevant
stakeholders in its realization. In that regard, the Working Group:
(a)
Invites Member States, international and regional organizations, civil
society and other stakeholders to organize various initiatives to commemorate the
tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of
Action with high visibility that celebrate positive developments, address remaining
challenges and are aimed at effectively increasing awareness at all levels;
(b)
Requests the timely creation of a webpage devoted to the
commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration
and Programme of Action, at www.un.org. The webpage on the tenth anniversary
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