10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONSIDERS REPORT OF KENYA
16 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has concluded its consideration of the initial to fourth periodic reports of Kenya on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.
The report of Kenya was presented by Mutula Kilonzo, Minister for Justice, National Cohesion and Constitutional Affairs. Mr. Kilonzo said that since 2003 Kenya had made significant strides toward promoting and respecting human rights, though not without challenges. The biggest gains had been…
10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION MEETS WITH NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
15 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning heard statements from a series of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on the situation of racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance in Georgia and Ukraine.
In advance of the Committee’s review of the periodic reports of 9 countries during its seventy-ninth session, the Committee holds meetings with non-governmental organizations to discuss the implementation of the Convention in the countries under review. Today is the second of three meetings to be held with…
10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONSIDERS REPORT OF THE MALDIVES
12 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has concluded its consideration of the fifth through twelfth periodic reports of the Maldives on its implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The report of the Maldives was presented by Abdulla Muiz, Attorney General of the Republic of the Maldives. Mr. Muiz said the Maldives valued the review by the Committee as it believed that domesticating the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was of vital importance…
10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONSIDERS REPORT OF PARAGUAY
11 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has concluded its consideration of the combined initial through third periodic reports of Paraguay on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.
The report of Paraguay was presented by Federico Gonzalez, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Mission of Paraguay to the United Nations Office at Geneva. Mr. Gonzalez said Paraguay was committed to the Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and…
10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HOLDS DISCUSSION WITH NGOs
09 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning heard statements from a series of non-governmental organizations on the situation of racism, racial discrimination and related intolerance in Paraguay. In advance of the Committee’s review of the periodic reports of 9 countries during its seventy-ninth session, the Committee will hold two additional informal meetings with non-governmental organizations on Monday, 15 August and Monday, 22 August. Today’s meeting focused on the situation in Paraguay, who report…
10 years ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION OPENS SEVENTY-NINTH SESSION
08 August 2011
Meeting Summaries
Hears opening statement by the High Commissioner on Human Rights
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this morning opened its seventy-ninth session, hearing an address by Navi Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights. The Committee also adopted its agenda and programme of work.
Anwar Kemal, Committee Chairperson, began the meeting by asking Committee Members to observe a moment of silence for the victims of the recent hate crime in Norway.
In opening remarks, Navi Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner of Human…
10 years 5 months ago
COMMITTEE ON ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONCLUDES SEVENTY-EIGHTH SESSION
11 March 2011
Press Release
Issues Concluding Observations on Reports of Armenia, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Rwanda, Serbia, Spain, Uruguay and Yemen
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination today concluded its four-week seventy-eighth session and released its concluding observations and recommendations on the reports of Armenia, Bolivia, Cuba, Ireland, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Rwanda, Serbia, Spain, Uruguay and Yemen, which were considered at this session.
The Committee noted with interest Bolivia’s establishment of the new Vice Ministry of…
10 years 5 months ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION CONSIDERS REPORT OF RWANDA
08 March 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has considered the thirteenth through seventeenth periodic reports of Rwanda on its implementation of the provisions of the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Presenting the report, Tharcisse Karugarama, Minister of Justice for Rwanda, said the terms Batwa, Bahutu and Batutsi were not in the Rwandan context distinct ethnic groups, but rather social classes based on occupations namely hunters, farmers and shepherds. Mr. Karugarama wondered how people…
10 years 5 months ago
COMMITTEE ON THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HOLDS DAY OF DISCUSSION ON DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
07 March 2011
Meeting Summaries
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination held a daylong thematic discussion focusing on racial discrimination against people of African descent. The Committee held discussions with distinguished panellists on people of African descent and the international human rights mechanisms: challenges and achievements; history and effects of the transatlantic slave trade on people of African descent; current socioeconomic situations and issues of social inclusion relating to people of African descent;…
10 years 5 months ago
CÔTE D’IVOIRE: UN EXPERT BODY ON DISCRIMINATION RAISES ALARM ON ETHNIC VIOLENCE AND INCITEMENT TO HATRED
04 March 2011
Press Release
GENEVA – The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination urged Côte d’Ivoire to immediately halt inter-ethnic violence and clashes. It also called for immediate action to investigate and punish the perpetrators of ethnic violence and provide redress to the victims in line with international human rights standards.
In a decision issued today under its early warning and urgent action procedure, the UN expert body underscored its concern about “reports of the seriously declining human rights and humanitarian situation…
