Africa: 20 Years After Durban Declaration, Racism Reverberates in 'Echo Chambers of Hate'

22 September 2021

Two decades after a landmark declaration was adopted to eradicate racism, discrimination continues to "permeate institutions, social structures and everyday life in every society", the UN chief told a high-level meeting on Wednesday.

Marking the 20th anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), Heads of States and Governments gathered in the General Assembly hall as part of UNGA76, to discuss reparations, racial justice and equality for people of African descent.

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