The incompatibility between democracy and racism : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
2003
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SymbolA/RES/58/159
TitleThe incompatibility between democracy and racism : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly
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Summary
Condemns political platforms and organizations based on racism, xenophobia or doctrines of racial superiority and related discrimination, as well as legislation and practices based on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance as incompatible with democracy; condemns the persistence and resurgence of neo-Nazism, neo-fascism and violent nationalist ideologies based on racial or national prejudice; urges States to reinforce their commitment to promote tolerance and human rights and to fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance as a way to strengthen democracy, the rule of law and transparent and accountable governance; also urges States to ensure that their political and legal systems reflect the multicultural diversity within their societies; invites the Inter-Parliamentary Union and other relevant inter-parliamentary organizations to encourage debate in, and action by, parliaments on various measures, including laws and policies, to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
Action note2003-12-22
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 77th plenary meeting
DraftA/C.3/58/L.33/Rev.1
Committee reportA/58/506
Meeting record
A/58/PV.77
Agenda information
A/58/251 115a Elimination of racism and racial discrimination. RACIAL DISCRIMINATION--ELIMINATION
Date[New York] : UN, 2 Mar. 2004
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3 p.
Notes
Issued in GAOR, 58th sess., Suppl. no. 49.