The international decades for people of African Descent is a recognition for people of African descent for protection and promotion of human rights, political, economic and social development to strengthen national and international cooperation. Participation in the cultural activities by people of African descent for the society 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.