PREFACE effective tool for the fight against discrimination and racism. Official UN documents and opinions of experts of the Committee relating to the work of NGOs will be mentioned throughout the manual. The experience of NGOs with CERD will be also illustrated in the form of case studies. Given the diversity of NGOs worldwide, this manual cannot provide comprehensive guidance on all possible measures and avenues which may be open to all NGOs. Each NGO has its own policies, mandates, styles and resources; the social and political environments in which NGOs act differ greatly. Suggestions and recommendations put forward in this manual are meant to be a starting point for further considerations and action; it will be up to the individual NGOs to develop these further and to elaborate their own strategies. IMADR and MRG hope that this manual will be of use to all who struggle against discrimination and racism in any part of the world. International Movement Against All Forms of Discrimination and Racism Minority Rights Group International November 2000 IV ICERD: A GUIDE FOR NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS