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International Day for People of African Descent

A/RES/75/170View PDF

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 70bComprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, published in 2020.

Who cites this mandate in the budget?

2 entities

iExtracted automatically from each entity’s budget submission.

What subjects does this mandate have?

2 topics
International DaysPeople of African Descent

What does this mandate say?

4 operative paragraphs
1
Decides to proclaim 31 August as the International Day for People of African Descent, in order to promote greater recognition and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies, and to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of people of African descent;
2
Invites all Member States, all organizations and bodies of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, the private sector and academia, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the International Day for People of African Descent in an appropriate manner, including through education and public awareness-raising activities, in order to promote the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world and to eliminate all forms of discrimination against people of African descent;
3
Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;
4
Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, the organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.

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