UN Report Targets Racism Against People of African Descent
A report by the U.N. human rights
office finds systemic racism against people of African descent is deep-rooted
and says urgent measures are needed to dismantle discriminatory systems.
U.N. human rights spokeswoman Ravina Shamdasani says people of African descent
in many countries have less access to health, food and education, and they
often are victims of enforced disappearance and violence.
"Where available, the data continues to point to
disproportionately high rates of death of people of African descent by law
enforcement in different countries," Shamdasani said. "And families
of African descent continue to report the immense challenges, barriers and
protracted processes that they face in their pursuit of truth and justice for
the deaths of their relatives.”
Shamdasani said the Office of the High Commissioner for Human
Rights has been mandated by the U.N. Human Rights Council to follow the issue.
She said the office would be producing annual reports on progress and on new
violations that come to light.
VOA
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