Durban

In symbolic ceremony, South Africa hands over site of anti-racism forum to UN

29 August 2001
Flags of the United Nations and South Africa were raised simultaneously in Durban, South Africa, today as part of a ceremony marking the hand-over to the UN of the site of the World Conference against Racism, which opens on 31 August.
Mary Robinson

Top UN rights official says civic groups must engage society in anti-racism work

28 August 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today urged a forum of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) meeting in advance of the World Conference against Racism to engage every sector of society in the ongoing struggle against discrimination - even reaching out to those with whom they may disagree.

Robinson voices confidence on outcome of UN anti-racism forum in Durban

27 August 2001
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights today expressed confidence that the upcoming World Conference against Racism, to be held in Durban, South Africa, will produce a new understanding on dealing with past wrongs in order to build a better future.