Deadline: 13 November 2015
The International Convention on the Elimination of All form of Racial Discrimination is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in order to bring together States parties to the Convention and other stakeholders to share their experience on how the Convention has helped make a difference in combating racial discrimination, and to identify current challenges as well as solutions in eradicating racism and ensuring the effective implementation of the Convention.
The celebration will take place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, Palais des Nations, Room XX, on 26 November 2015, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00.
Expected Outcomes
- The celebration will enable collective stocktaking of the achievements of the Convention over the past 50 years, reflection of lessons learned, and identification of ways in which current challenges can be addressed.
- By webcasting the event and encouraging participants to use social media, it will raise awareness of the Convention and the work of the Committee among a wider audience.
Eligibility Criteria
The Committee invites States parties, United Nations bodies and specialized agencies, United Nations human rights mechanisms, national human rights institutions, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and other relevant organizations and individuals to attend the meeting to share their experience and express their views.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must fill out the registration form available on the website provided on the PDF.
For more information, please download this PDF.
