A/HRC/DEC/15/117 Concerned by continued acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and recognizing the need to focus the world's attention on building greater resolve and enduring political will to halt the scourges, wherever they may occur, 1. Decides to hold, at its eighteenth session, a high-level panel discussion to reflect on current human rights situations worldwide with regard to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, drawing inspiration from the example of Nelson Mandela for promoting and protecting human rights without distinction as to race, colour or national or ethnic origin; 2. Also decides that the panel discussion will focus on the promotion and protection of human rights through tolerance and reconciliation; 3. Requests the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to take the necessary measures to observe Nelson Mandela International Day; 4. Encourages all States Members of the United Nations and relevant stakeholders to engage fully in the panel discussion with a view to guarantee an appropriate balance and diversity of views on the issue.” 34th meeting 1 October 2010 [Adopted without a vote.] 2