"UN Declared: Int'l Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024)" Mon Jan-26-15 08:47 AM by imcvspl
Just sort of stumbled upon this, and it just makes me wonder how it can be leveraged toward some sort of positive end. A whole decade is quite a bit of time to affect some change.
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent (resolution 68/237) citing the need to strengthen national, regional and international cooperation in relation to the full enjoyment of economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights by people of African descent, and their full and equal participation in all aspects of society.
As proclaimed by the General Assembly, the theme for the International Decade is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.”
Objectives of the Decade
The main objectives of the International Decade are as follows:
Promote respect, protection and fulfilment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by people of African Descent, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the diverse heritage, culture and contribution of people of African descent to the development of societies;
Adopt and strengthen national, regional and international legal frameworks according to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and to ensure their full and effective implementation.
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There's a lot more on the site. How do we feel about this? What would we want to see happening?
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Atillah Moor Member since Sep 05th 2013 13825 posts
Mon Jan-26-15 02:17 PM
14. "Too late for any real improvement " In response to Reply # 2
The UN has no control over any western nation and only exists to further the goals and interests of said nations. The UN military is as corrupt as our police and judicial systems.
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5. "*looks at boko haram*" In response to Reply # 0
they can start over there work their way over here
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Atillah Moor Member since Sep 05th 2013 13825 posts
Mon Jan-26-15 02:10 PM
13. "Nothing because the UN is a joke " In response to Reply # 10
They really just keep things destabilized and protect big business interests. They are a sham of an organization-- at least militarily speaking. Also the United States of America gives less than a shit about the UN.
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15. "Then use this whole decade to prove that in an effort to" In response to Reply # 13
change the things that are wrong.
They've gone on record with objectives and goals. They've given a decade. Either they measure up to it (which can easily be spun to their advantage) or they don't. In both cases hold them accountable and use it as an example of how things need to change.
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"When the music stops he falls back in the abyss."
11. "i fear theres a lack of organisation that would stop us from leveraging " In response to Reply # 0
This for the most gain
Or the known shake down artists are the ones that benefit the most from
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