racism

Mary Robinson

UN official says Durban conference must achieve breakthrough on racism

27 July 2001
The top United Nations human rights official today acknowledged the difficulties facing negotiators preparing for the upcoming World Conference against Racism, and emphasized the need for an agreement on fighting the scourge.

UN rights official urges States to reach accord ahead of world forum against racism

24 July 2001
The upcoming world conference on racism promises to be a significant event that will permanently change the way that racism issues are viewed and dealt with, the United Nations top human rights official said today.

Panel preparing for world forum against racism makes progress on draft declaration

1 June 2001
A committee laying the groundwork for the upcoming global conference against racism ended its two-week session today after completing work on the preamble to the draft declaration that will be adopted at the forum.

Preparations for UN world conference on racism enter final phase

21 May 2001
The committee preparing the United Nations world conference on racism - scheduled for September in South Africa - began today its final session in Geneva, where participants are trying to reach consensus on what to include in the global meeting's final declaration and programme of action.

UN racism expert to examine indigenous rights during planned visit to Australia

12 April 2001
A United Nations human rights expert will examine the rights of indigenous people in Australia during a visit to the country later this month, the UN announced today.