Existence of a national mechanism governing racial equality policies.
Definition:
Existence of a mechanism directed by a State organization, agency or department that guarantees the promotion, application and monitoring of racial equality policies.
Notes:
Useful reference: Chapter III of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, on prevention, education and protection aimed at the eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance at the national, regional and international levels: Durban Declaration and Programme of Action: https://www.un.org/es/events/pastevents/cmcr/durban_sp.pdf.
Related Instruments
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Qualitative
Priority Measures
I.92 - Respect for and implementation of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action with the full participation of people of African descent
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Respect and implement the provisions of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action adopted at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, by adapting the legal frameworks and formulating the policies necessary for their implementation, with the full participation of Afro-descendent persons.
I.93 - Treatment of inequalities with and their presence in situations of discrimination in women and young people of African descent
93
Address gender, racial, ethnic and intergenerational inequalities, bearing in mind the way these dimensions overlap in situations of discrimination affecting women, especially young Afro-descendent women.
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