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Protests are under way in New York City against racism and police violence after the death of George Floyd. Protests first erupted on 25 May, after video footage went viral on social media of a white police officer in the city of Minneapolis, United States, kneeling on the neck of African American George Floyd, for more than eight minutes, causing his death while in police custody. His death set off a nationwide outcry over racial inequality and police brutality, that have inspired protests in solidarity and against racism all over the world.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, March 21, 2025: the 60th anniversary of ICERD offers an opportunity to reflect on achievements and unresolved issues

Protests are under way in New York City against racism and police violence after the death of George Floyd. Protests first erupted on 25 May, after video footage went viral on social media of a white police officer in the city of Minneapolis, United States, kneeling on the neck of African American George Floyd, for more than eight minutes, causing his death while in police custody. His death set off a nationwide outcry over racial inequality and police brutality, that have inspired protests in solidarity and against racism all over the world.
© UN Photo/Evan Schneider
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FRA: Muslims in Europe are experiencing rising levels of racism and discrimination

Protests are under way in New York City against racism and police violence after the death of George Floyd. Protests first erupted on 25 May, after video footage went viral on social media of a white police officer in the city of Minneapolis, United States, kneeling on the neck of African American George Floyd, for more than eight minutes, causing his death while in police custody. His death set off a nationwide outcry over racial inequality and police brutality, that have inspired protests in solidarity and against racism all over the world.
© UN Photo/Evan Schneider
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UN Experts' Report on Law Enforcement Violations Against Africans and People of African Descent

Council of Europe, No discrimination, poster 2011
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Council of Europe: sixth ECRI's report on Italy (2024)

Council of Europe, No discrimination, poster 2011
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non-discrimination

Council of Europe’s Commission against Racism and Intolerance: published its Annual report for 2023

The United Nations #FightRacism campaign
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Europe

FRA: new report “Being Black in the EU - Experiences of People of African Descent”

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CERD: Concluding Observations on the Twenty-First Periodic Report of Italy in 2023

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European Union

FRA: end discrimination and ethnic profiling

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OHCHR: France must address racism and discrimination in law enforcement

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United Nations

21 September: International Day of Peace

The United Nations #FightRacism campaign
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OHCHR: New #FightRacism campaign - Learn, Speak up, Act!

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COVID-19

ECRI Annual Report 2021: Adverse impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable groups, racism in policing, intimidation of LGBTI people

Combating hate speech Poster
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Council of Europe: new guidelines to combat hate speech

The United Nations #FightRacism campaign
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United Nations

21 March: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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FRA: Report hate crime, support victims