Human right to the elimination of racial discrimination

Accordingly, human rights declare that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and that everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in the Declaration, without distinction of any kind, in particular as to race, colour or national origin, all are equal before the law, and are entitled to equal protection of the law against any discrimination and against any incitement to discrimination.

[caption id="attachment_1200369" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo Collection[/caption] By international convention any doctrine of superiority based on racial differences is scientifically false and morally reprehensible, socially unjust and dangerous, and there can be no justification for racial discrimination, in theory or in practice, anywhere. By adopting all necessary measures to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and to prevent and combat racist theories and practices, with a view to promoting understanding between peoples and to building an international community free from all racial discrimination or divisions. States condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all necessary means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding between all races. Where appropriate, special and concrete measures shall be taken in the economic , social, cultural and other fields to ensure the adequate development and protection of certain racial groups or individuals belonging to them, with a view to ensuring their full and equal enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Such measures shall in no case result in the maintenance of inequalities or of separate rights for different racial groups after the purpose for which they were taken has been achieved. In particular condemns racial discrimination and apartheid, and undertakes to suppress, prohibit and eradicate all practices of that nature in the territories under its jurisdiction, together with all propaganda and all organizations based on ideas or theories of the superiority of a race or of a group of people of the same colour or ethnic origin, or which attempt to justify or encourage racial hatred or discrimination of any kind, and undertakes to adopt prompt and effective measures to eradicate all incitement to such discrimination, taking into account, to this end, the principles set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the rights provided for therein. Declare that all acts of spreading ideas based on racial superiority or hatred, inciting racial discrimination, as well as all acts of violence or incitement to acts of violence against any race or group of people of different skin color or ethnic origin are crimes and shall be punishable by law; and that the same applies to any form of support, including financial support, for racist activities. [caption id="attachment_1200371" align="aligncenter" width="660"] The world strives to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Photo Collection[/caption] Declare illegal and prohibit organizations, organizing and all other propaganda activities that encourage or incite racial discrimination, and stipulate that participation in such organizations or activities shall be considered a crime and shall be punished by law. In particular, prohibit and eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms and ensure the right of all persons, without distinction as to race, color, national or ethnic origin, to equality before the law, in particular the right to equal treatment before the courts and other tribunals. The right to personal security and protection by the State against acts of violence or physical harm, whether committed by State agents or by any person, group or institution. Political rights, in particular the right to vote and to stand for election on the basis of universal and equal suffrage, the right to take part in government and other public affairs at all levels and to have equal access to public services. Other civil rights, in particular the right to move and reside within the national territory, the right to leave any country, including one's own, and to return to one's country, the right to a nationality, the right to marry and to choose one's spouse, the right to own property alone and in association with others, the right to inherit, the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion. the right to freedom of speech and of the press, the right to peaceful assembly and association. Together with economic, social and cultural rights such as the right to work, to free choice of employment and to just and favourable conditions of work, to protection against unemployment, to equal pay for equal work, to fair and equitable remuneration, the right to form and join trade unions, the right to housing, the right to access public health, health care, social security and social services, the right to education and training, the right to equal participation in cultural activities, the right to access any public places and services, such as means of transport, hotels, restaurants, refreshment shops, theatres, parks.

Wang Xiu