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How do you tackle discrimination when the data needed to prove it is missing? For women & girls of #AfricanDescent, better data means stronger evidence to identify inequalities and drive change. Message from UN Human Rights Deputy High Commissioner Awa Dabo #FightRacism
UN Human Rights31,459 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Being Black. Being a woman. Why should either make life harder? For women and girls of #AfricanDescent, discrimination can shape everyday life. But to prove the patterns and change them, we need the data to show where inequality is happening. #FightRacism
UN Human Rights27,064 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
The International Decade for People of African Descent provides a solid framework for States & other actors to join together to realize the rights of people of #AfricanDescent. The 2nd International Decade (2025-34) renews the call for recognition, justice, and development.
United Nations Geneva72,571 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Last week the United Nations announced the 2nd International Decade for People of #AfricanDescent! 👏🏿 People of African descent stand as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit, as we strive for a future of equality. Racism has no place in the 21st century. #FightRacism
Winnie Byanyima55,189 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
Violence & discrimination against people of African descent are persistent & pervasive. On this Int'l Day for People of #AfricanDescent, we celebrate their diverse contributions & commit to intensify efforts to dismantle systemic racism and pursue equality & justice for all.
Volker Türk20,966 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
I welcome the progress from the Decade for People of African Descent: laws reformed, voices empowered, cultures celebrated. Yet systemic barriers persist - ones we must dismantle. We need a Second Decade: driven by action, dismantling racism, and led by people of #AfricanDescent.
Volker Türk16,654 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
🗓️In May, join the 2nd session of Permanent Forum on People of #AfricanDescent in NYC. As an advisory body to UN Human Rights Council, #PFPAD provides a platform for improving the safety, quality of life & livelihoods of people of African descent. 👉 #FightRacism
UN Human Rights20,625 Aufrufe • vor 3 Jahren
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