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foreign occupation72 and the participation of all people, including indigenous peoples, in the
2030 Agenda.73 The 2030 Agenda does not reference the International Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination but incorporates it and other human rights
instruments by stating that it is grounded in “international human rights treaties”.74 Finally,
the 2030 Agenda applies to all countries75 but acknowledges country-specific challenges76
and nationally-appropriate visions of development. 77 It calls for strengthening statistical
capabilities78 and the use of disaggregated data to identify those “left behind”.79
39.
In response to her call for submissions, the Special Rapporteur received inputs
highlighting positive efforts to counter racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance through the 2030 Agenda.
40.
Montenegro, which reported the collection of disaggregated data on public employees
to encourage adequate representation for minority groups, will begin collecting disaggregated
data on Roma and Egyptians in the country in collaboration with its regional coordination
council. In 2021, the Government allocated almost 250,000 euros for development projects
led by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to benefit minority peoples, with additional
funds allocated for 21 NGO projects targeting the Roma and Egyptian communities. The
national Ministry of Justice, Human and Minority Rights created strategic documents to
challenge inequalities in education, health and social protection, employment, housing,
personal documentation and persistent ideologies of racial discrimination.80
41.
The Maat Foundation for Peace, Development and Human Rights reported that the
“Each One Teach One” charitable organization in Germany leads an initiative called
“Afrozensus”, which aims to collect, analyse and use data on people of African descent living
in Germany to support non-discrimination and equality outcomes. This work remains
difficult, however, due to resource constraints.81
42.
Iraq reported on efforts to promote inclusive development in line with the 2030
Agenda and highlighted the importance of cooperation and support from other States and
UNDP in achieving its development and reconstruction. It also reported efforts to recognize
and include racial and ethnic minorities in line with its inclusive development objectives. 82
43.
Switzerland laid out plans to protect against discrimination, including a measure to
create a national competence centre for counselling victims of racism. Switzerland reported
that it does not collect disaggregated data on race or ethnicity although it does compare social
integration indicators between first and second generation migrants and the rest of the Swiss
population.83
44.
Cuba reported that addressing inequalities is a key pillar of its development strategy,
and that its programme against racism and racial discrimination is strategically linked to the
State’s development programming. The national development plan emphasizes social
protection schemes which prioritize “human development, equity and social justice”. Cuba
affirmed its commitment to consult with civil society organizations, in particular those
representing persons in vulnerable situations to identify their needs and development
priorities.84
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
Ibid., para. 35.
Ibid., para. 52.
Ibid., para. 10.
Ibid., para. 5.
Ibid., para. 22.
Ibid., para. 59.
Ibid., para. 48.
Inga T. Winkler and Margaret L. Satterthwaite, “Leaving no one behind? Persistent inequalities in the
SDGs”, in International Journal of Human Rights, vol. 21, No. 8 (2017), p. 1074.
Submission by Montenegro.
Submission by MAAT for Peace, Development and Human Rights.
Submission by Iraq.
Submission by Switzerland.
Submission by Cuba.
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