Migrants and indigenous people still suffer many disadvantages

Migrants in many areas are often victims of racist acts.

Người di cư ở nhiều khu vực thường là nạn nhân của các hành vi phân biệt chủng tộc. (Nguồn: UNHCER)

UN officials appreciate efforts to combat racism and inequality in many countries, but there is still much to do. (Source: UNHCER)

On August 7, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened its 110th session in Geneva, Switzerland, reviewing anti-discrimination efforts by Italy, Croatia, Uruguay, Namibia, Senegal and Turkmenistan.

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Abdoul Thioye - representative of the UN Secretary-General, expressed concern about the issue of racism against migrants and the rights of indigenous people being threatened by climate change.

According to the UN official, migrants in many regions are often victims of racist acts, and are subjected to racist violence that can lead to death in some situations such as xenophobia or abuse in many forms.

Affirming that climate change is a global challenge but does not affect everyone equally, Mr. Thioye added that people with environmentally-oriented lifestyles, mainly indigenous people, are the ones most affected by climate change.

These people therefore need to be involved in the dialogue to address the racialized impacts of climate.

At the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council in October, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees will present its third report on racial justice and equality for Africans and people of African descent.

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