Measures to combat contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

Welcomes the recommendation of the Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance to convene, without further delay, a world conference on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance; expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and racial discrimination, in particular all racist violence, propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority of one race or group of persons that attempt to justify or promote racism and racial discrimination in any form; also expresses its profound concern about and condemnation of manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance against migrant workers and members of their families, persons belonging to minorities and members of vulnerable groups in many societies; encourages all States to include in their educational curricula and social programmes at all levels, knowledge of, and tolerance and respect for, foreign cultures, peoples and countries; categorically deplores the misuse of print, audio-visual and electronic media and new communication technologies, including the Internet, to incite violence motivated by racial hatred; calls upon all Governments and intergovernemental organizations, with the assistance of non-governmental organizations, as appropriate, to supply relevant information to the Special Rapporteur to enable him to fulfil his mandate.

Adopted without vote, 70th meeting

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Adopted at the 70th plenary meeting, 12 Dec. 1997.