Contents Abbreviations Glossary Preface v vi viii PART I – What is ICERD? 1 1. Racial Discrimination addressed by ICERD 1 1.1 Definition and grounds of discrimination 1.2 Discrimination based on descent 1.3 Direct and indirect discrimination – purpose and effect 1.4 Citizens and Non-Citizens 1.5 Special measures – Affirmative action 1.6 Multiple discrimination 2. State obligations under ICERD (Article 2 - 7) 2.1 Measures to be taken to eliminate racial discrimination (Article 2) 2.2 Racial segregation and apartheid (Article 3) 2.3 Prohibition of racial incitement (Article 4) 2.4 Equality in the enjoyment of rights (Article 5) 2.5 Remedies for racial discrimination (Article 6) 2.6 Education (Article 7) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 PART II – CERD and its Work 12 1. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) 12 12 12 1.1 Membership 1.2 Sessions 2. Work and functions of CERD 2.1 Consideration of State Reports a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) Information to be included Reporting Cycle Country Rapporteur and list of themes Consideration of State reports - Interactive dialogue with States parties Concluding observations Follow-up procedure to concluding observations Review procedure (review in the absence of an up-to-date State report) Status of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 i ICERD & CERD: A GUIDE FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS