UN commemoration of Durban Declaration: What’s on agenda, who will attend?
UN General Assembly marks 25th anniversary of the 2011 Durban Declaration, which called for combating racism.
On Monday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. This groundbreaking global framework against racism originated from the 2001 World Conference Against Racism in Durban, South Africa's KwaZulu-Natal province. The full-day high-level gathering at the UN headquarters in New York will gather member states, UN officials, and civil society to evaluate the progress made in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, as well as identify areas where implementation has fallen short.
The Durban Declaration was adopted just seven years after the end of apartheid, establishing South Africa as having a unique historical connection to the international community's blueprint for addressing racism. Despite these efforts, the UN asserts that racial discrimination remains deeply ingrained in societies and institutions, with new avenues for discrimination emerging through technology and artificial intelligence.
The opening session will include presentations from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, among other speakers. Additionally, a political declaration is anticipated as governments aim to reaffirm their commitments made in Durban 25 years ago.
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