A/72/287
Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms
of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and
related intolerance
Summary
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur analyses the challenges linked to
combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination in the current counter -terrorism
context. First, he discusses the various manifestations of racism, racial
discrimination and xenophobia emerging from State counter -terrorism measures as
well as the human rights implications of such practices for affected communities. He
then provides an overview of relevant international, regional and national norms
prohibiting racism and xenophobia, especially in the context of countering te rrorism.
Drawing from an expert meeting that he convened on the topic, he examines key
legal, policy and institutional measures taken by relevant stakeholders and highlights
some examples of good practices in combating racism, xenophobia and
discrimination while countering terrorism.
Contents
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Activities of the Special Rapporteur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Country visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Challenges to combating racism and xenophobia in the context of countering terrorism . . . . .
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manifestations of racism, xenophobia and discrimination in the context of
countering terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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International, regional and national norms prohibiting racism and xenophobia,
especially in the context of countering terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Good practices in combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination in the context of
countering terrorism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Conclusions and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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