Joint . United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for action against racial discrimination.
At a commemorative meeting of the General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, he called for action, “every day, at every level, in every society, to realize the vision of a world free from racism and racial discrimination.” Is.”
“Today and every day let us unite and fight for equality, respect, justice for all,” Xinhua news agency quoted the UN chief as saying.
Guterres said that racism is poisoning institutions, social structures and everyday life in every society. It continues to be a driver of inequality and it is depriving people of their fundamental human rights. It destabilizes societies, undermines democracies, destroys the legitimacy of governments, and prevents an inclusive and sustainable recovery from Corona.
He said that casteism encourages violence. The links between racism and gender inequality are anecdotal.
He further said that no country is untouched by intolerance nor is it free from hatred. People of African descent, people of Asian descent, minority communities, indigenous peoples, migrants, refugees, and many others are all facing discrimination and violence.
“We all have a responsibility to unite in solidarity with movements for equality and human rights everywhere. We must extend solidarity to all who flee conflict or persecution without any discrimination on the basis of race, religion or ethnicity. We must speak out against hate speech. We must protect the civic space by protecting the basis of free expression and assembly, pluralistic, peaceful and inclusive societies. We must tackle poverty and exclusion, invest in education, and the rights of all And a new social contract based on opportunities is needed.”
Guterres said that in line with international human rights obligations and commitments, member states must show strong political will to accelerate action for racial justice and equality.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on 21 March.
—AnyTV News
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