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requested that the Working Group did not include any concept that does not already have a
legal basis and is not in accordance with the DDPA.
98.
The African Group concluded by reiterating its support for the Working Group and
its commitment to the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related
intolerance, particularly in protecting the rights of people of African descent.
IV. Closing remarks by the Chairperson-Rapporteur
99.
In her closing remarks the Chairperson-Rapporteur explained that the absence
of the usual conclusions and recommendations for adoption was a result of a decision
taken by the Working Group to give priority to the draft Programme of Action for the
Decade. She also announced that the Working Group would devote attention to the
revision of its methods of work and will provide a new text.
100. She then thanked participants for the constructive dialogue and expressed her
hope that the draft Programme of Action for the Decade to be presented to the
Human Rights Council would find consensus. She affirmed that the aim of the
Decade and its Programme of Action was the promotion and protection of the rights
of all people of African descent around the world and that the fight against racism
and the promotion of inclusive and equal societies is a matter that concerns all human
beings, not only those groups facing discrimination. The Chairperson concluded that
a society free from discrimination would only strengthen peace, the rule of law and
democracy and declared the eleventh session closed.
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