WCAR Cauces pages

PP15 (page 6)

Determined, in an era when globalization and technology have (delete: contributed considerably to bringing people together to materialize the notion of a ‘human family’ based on equality, dignity and solidarity) increased communication and interchange among individuals, communities, peoples and nations, to make the twenty-first century a century of human rights and the eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the realization of genuine equality of opportunities and treatment for all individuals and peoples.

OP1bis2 (page 7)

Observe that (delete: poverty is often closely associated with) racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance are fundamental bases for poverty and that these practices aggravate the conditions of poverty, marginality, (delete: and) social and economic exclusion of individuals, groups and communities.

OP7bis (page 13)

Also express our deep concern that economic and social indicators and disaggregated data on education, employment, health, housing, infant and maternal mortality and life expectancy do not, in many instances, exist for, and undercount indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other victims of racism. (delete: have economic and social indicators for education, employment, health, housing, infant mortality which are inferior to the average.) Where these indicators do exist, they reveal worse quality of life. Also note with deep concern that, in many countries people infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as those who are presumed to be infected, belong to vulnerable groups in which racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance have a negative impact (delete: and impede) on both access to and affordability of health care and medication. Note with further concern that, in many countries, women of these groups represent the fastest growing rates of new HIV infection and AIDS cases. (delete: We therefore call for urgent nation, regional and international measures to provide the chance for a decent life for all the peoples of the world in their magnificent diversity;)

OP7bis3 (page 13)

We recognize that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance are among the root causes of armed conflict, and very often one of its consequences and recall that non-discrimination is a fundamental principle of international humanitarian law. (delete: We underscore the need for all parties to armed conflicts to scrupulously abide by the rule laid down in this body of law prohibiting discrimination.) These armed conflicts, in turn, aggravate conditions of poverty, generate internal displacement and refugees, and result in human rights abuses.

OP8 (page 14)

OP10bis3 (page 17)

Regret the flagrant contradiction that, in an era when globalization and technology have contributed considerably to (delete: bringing people closer together) increased communication and interchange among individuals, communities, peoples and nations, the international community is evidently receding from (delete: the notion of a ‘human family’ based on) a commitment to equality, dignity and solidarity;

OP12bis2 (page 18)

Reject the concept of regional fortresses, bolstered by political and economic accords, including trade agreements, amongst some developed countries, that generate a climate in which foreigners are racially discriminated against and are regarded as rivals and competitors and a threat to local prosperity, culture and identity. This in turn perpetuates and creates new forms of racism and xenophobia.

OP13bis (page 19)

(delete: We are convinced that/Considering) Consider that racism, racial discrimination, (delete: and) xenophobia and related intolerance (delete: reveal themselves in a different manner for women and girls,) affect women and men in different ways and to different extent, and recognize the need to integrate a gender perspective into programmes of action against such practices in order to address multiple forms of discrimination.

(delete:/Also recognize the need to integrate a gender perspective into programmes of action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related forms of intolerance, in order to address the phenomenon of multiple forms of discrimination.)

OP13bis8 (page 20)

OP13bis10 (page20)

OP17 (page 23)

We [retain: recognize] (delete: affirm) that [retain: although] globalization, as an ongoing process, is a powerful and dynamic force, (delete: This should take advantage with the potential to help achieve the goal of development and prosperity for all of humankind the entire human family based on equality, dignity and human solidarity, however there is a and we recognize the urgent need to manage it properly to including through legislation) at present its benefits are unevenly shared, while its costs are unevenly distributed. We recognize that developing countries and countries with economies in transition bear a disproportionate share of the costs. There is a need to regulate the vehicles of globalization to ensure the just and equitable distribution of the world’s resources and [retain: to guard against adverse trends] prevent its negative consequences, [amend and retain: including growing economic disparity between communities and between men and women, the reproduction of historical economic and socio-political hierarchies related to the legacy of colonialism and slavery, the reinforcement of conflicts over resources along ethnic, religious, racial and caste lines, and cultural homogenization which, by marginalizing certain countries and groups could, inter alia, contribute, inter alia, to maintaining and strengthening racist attitudes]; (delete: At present, it’s benefits are very unevenly shared while its costs are unevenly distributed. We recognize that developing countries and countries with economies in transition face special difficulties in responding to this central challenge. Thus, only through broad and sustained efforts to create a shared future, based upon our common humanity in all its diversity, can globalization be made fully inclusive and equitable.

OP17bis (new proposal)

OP17bis1 (page 23)

OP17bis2 (page 24)

OP17bis3 (page 24)

Emphasize that poverty and economic disparities between (delete: various parts of the world) countries and regions, which owe their existence in part to the colonial exploitation (delete: contribute significantly to the persistence of racist attitudes) of land, labor and resources. The persistence of racism is, in part, a legacy of colonialism and is intricately linked to these economic disparities. The economic marginalization of women can also, in part, be traced to this legacy.

OP18 (page 24)

We recognize that certain persons and groups may experience other forms of discrimination on the basis of (delete: /ground of) their gender, age, [delete: mental or physical ability] disability, genetic condition, (delete: congenital disorder,) language, religion, descent or occupation, [retain: sexual orientation], HIV/AIDS status, (delete: and barriers related to) economic status or social origin, and that in addition they may experience acts of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. (delete: We note that this situation can result in such persons being victims of) Special attention should be given to the elaboration of strategies, policies and programmes to address such multiple forms of discrimination. (delete: and stress that special attention should be given to the elaboration of strategies, policies and programmes, which) These may include (delete: positive) both affirmative action and measures aimed at removing systemic barriers. (delete: and other forms of discrimination and intolerance/affirmative action, for such persons).

OP18bis (new proposal)

OP19 (page 24)

OP20bis14 (page 27)

[We urge States, companies and individuals which benefited materially from colonialism, slavery and the slave trade to agree and to contribute to policies, programmes and measures at the national and international level to compensate and repair the damage inflicted on the affected communities, peoples and their descendants through, inter alia, the creation of a special fund, the improvement of access to international markets of products from developing countries or indigenous peoples affected by these practices, the cancellation (delete: or substantial reduction) of their foreign debt and a programme to return art objects, historical goods and documents to the countries of origin or the indigenous peoples.]

OP20bis 19 (page 28)

We strongly condemn the fact that slavery and slavery-like practices still exist today in some parts of the world and urge states to take immediate steps to end such practices which constitute flagrant violations of human rights. We recognize that people are sometimes condemned to slavery because of their economic status and that slavery further condemns them to impoverishment.

New 7 (page 32)

Urge States to adopt or strengthen, as appropriate, national programmes for eradicating poverty among indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities, and also request that they expand their efforts to foster bilateral, regional and international cooperation in implementing those programmes;

New 24 (page 35)

Urge States in their national efforts, and in cooperation with regional and international financial institutions, to promote the use of public investment and private investment that is accountable to community oversight in order to eradicate poverty, particularly in those areas in which indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities predominantly live, giving special attention to the disproportionate impact of women’s poverty among these groups;

New 25 (page 35)

Urge States to (delete: consider policies and programmes to) reduce income and wealth inequality (delete: in the Americas, recognizing) by adopting policies and programmes that recognize the close association between poverty and racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Further request States to take additional steps to protect and promote economic, political, social and cultural rights on a non-discriminatory basis, by ensuring an increase in the delivery of public services and access to social justice and rights for indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities;

VI. Racism and Poverty

New 122 (page 67)

The World Conference emphasizes that poverty and economic disparities amongst (delete: various parts of the world) different countries and regions contribute significantly to the persistence of (delete: racist attitudes) racism. (India)

New 123 (page 67)

The World Conference recognizes that poverty is often closely associated with racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and that these phenomena can contribute to aggravate the conditions of poverty, armed conflict, marginality and social exclusion of individuals, groups, peoples and communities. It therefore urges States to consider policies and measures, including re-distributive fiscal policies to reduce income and wealth inequalities and to counter social exclusion and marginalization and in this regard urges States to take appropriate steps to promote and protect, economic, social and cultural rights on a non-discriminatory basis. (European Union)

New 124 (page 67)

29. (page 67)

The World Conference urges States to prevent and eliminate (delete:, where they exist,) racially discriminatory policies and practices in access to public and private employment, business opportunities, and development programs [retain: and occupation,] education, housing (delete: and) health care and other social services and to promote policies which seek to improve the prospects of targeted groups facing inter alia the greatest obstacles in finding, keeping or regaining work, including skilled employment. Particular attention should be paid to persons subject to multiple discrimination including those facing employment discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. (European Union)

29bis (page 67)

The World Conference recognises that poverty (delete: affects) shapes the political, economic and social status of women and men in different ways and to different extent and urges governments to perform gender analysis on all economic and social programmes, especially on poverty eradication measures, including those designed to benefit indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities.

30 (page 68)

The World Conference urges (delete:/invites) governments, the private business sector, including multinational corporations, and international [retain: financial] institutions, [retain: particularly (delete:/including) the World Bank and regional development banks], to promote participation by (delete: persons belonging to/ members of all groups, including minority groups individuals and groups affected by or vulnerable to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance) indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities, in economic, cultural and social decision making at all stages and levels [retain: in the development and implementation of poverty alleviation strategies, development projects, and trade and market assistance programmes.] The guiding principle of such policies should be people centred development and fair trade. The business sector and trade unions should be encouraged to work together at the level of the workplace to ensure non-discrimination and equality.

30bis (page 68)

31. (page 68)

The World Conference, recognizing the negative economic consequences of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including historical factors such as the slave trade and colonialism, which have contributed significantly to the economic underdevelopment of developing countries, and in particular, of Africa,

1. resolves (delete: to free every man, woman and child from the abject and dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty to which more than a billion of them are currently subjected,) to make the right to development a reality and to ensure full enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights for everyone (delete: and to free the entire human race from want),
2. urges (delete: invites) States in their national efforts, and in cooperation with regional and international financial institutions and the international community to promote the use of public and private investment that is accountable to community oversight and involvement in order to eradicate poverty, particularly (delete:/ including) in those areas in which [retain: indigenous populations peoples, people of African descent, migrant and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities] predominantly live, recognizing the disproportionate impact on women.

Considers that States should (delete: avoid discriminatory practices of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in employment and occupation by promoting the application and the observance of) observe international instruments and norms on workers’ rights, develop policies to address workers affected by multiple forms of discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, genetic condition, language, religion, descent or occupation, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, economic status or social origin and should continue to work to protect the rights of workers who are particularly vulnerable to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

32. (page 69)

The World Conference (delete: invites) urges states to promote and support (delete: where appropriate) the organization and operation of enterprises owned by indigenous people, migrants and other ethnic, racial, cultural, descent, religious and linguistic groups or minorities by (delete: favoring/) facilitating (delete: equal/promoting equal) access to credit and training programmes.

32bis (new proposal)

Recognizing the negative effects of globalization, especially privatization, the World Conference urges states to develop and implement national policies to address disparities that affect indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities in education, health status, including HIV/AIDS, employment and housing.

32bis1 (page 69)

1. Delete
2. Retain sub-para as is
3. Seek to avoid the negative effects of discriminatory practices on employment by promoting the recognition of international instruments addressing workers rights including the Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.
4. Delete
5. Compile and publish, where appropriate, disaggregated statistical data by race and ethnicity and gender, including data on unrecognized or undercounted indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, descent, cultural, religious and linguistic groups or minorities to determine whether employment policies or programmes have an unjustified disparate impact on racial and ethnic minorities, including a disparate gender impact, and support the development of specific policies and programmes.
6. Conduct research disaggregated by race, gender and descent into the links between the shift of labour from the formal to the informal sector and from regulated to unprotected, sub-contracted labour.

33. (page 70)

The World Conference urges States to identify environmental and other problems affecting the health of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, cultural, descent, religious and linguistic groups or minorities and [retain: adopt measures to provide a] (delete: proper) safe and healthy (delete: /take steps to improve the) environment (delete: for all groups, in particular for disadvantaged individuals and groups affected by or vulnerable to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including action to reduce and eliminate industrial pollution that affects them/any group disproportionately, to take measures, as appropriate, to clean and redevelop contaminated sites located in or near where they these groups live and, where appropriate, to relocate/ to consider relocation, on a voluntary basis and after consultation with those affected, racially and ethnically disadvantaged or vulnerable groups to other areas when there is no other practical alternative for ensuring their health and well being.), and with particular regard to the racially disproportionate impacts of environmental policy. Such measures should include:

1. Actions that seek to prevent and minimize industrial, agricultural and domestic waste and pollution, and exposure to such pollution, for workers and communities of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, migrants and other ethnic, racial, cultural, descent, religious and linguistic groups or minorities.
2. Measures to revitalize contaminated sites and to turn them into usable spaces that are protective of public health and safe for human use.
3. Environmental and economic policies that safeguard the land and natural resource base and thereby protect the livelihood and food supply of indigenous and other land- and water-based peoples.
4. Policies to address the contamination, privatization and exploitation of land and resources that result in the involuntary and forced relocation of indigenous peoples and other victims of racism, often intensifying inter-racial and inter-ethnic conflict.
5. Actions that address the long-term and ongoing effects of nuclear testing and mining, and the militarization associated with these activities, including restoration of damaged sites and compensation to affected peoples.

XVI. Remedies

85 (page 98)

The World Conference urges States to avoid the negative effects of discriminatory practices, racism and xenophobia in employment and occupation by promoting the application and observance of international instruments and norms of workers rights [including the Declaration on Fundamental Principles Rights Work of the International Labour Organization and the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.] It also urges states to continue their efforts to protect the rights of workers who are particularly made vulnerable to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance including those who may be discriminated against on multiple grounds.