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WELCOME TO THE GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS WELFARE ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE ON RACISM AND CHILD ABUSE THIS SEPTEMBER 2009
The International Conference on Racism and Child Abuse is of the highest significance for the international community because the issues it will address are evils which we must combat with all our power; because racism and Child Abuse--manifesting themselves through discrimination and all forms of intolerance -- are the wellsprings of many of the world's conflicts; because they are a key element of the vicious cycle of poverty and social exclusion; and because these forces run directly contrary to the fundamental message of human rights which is that every member of the human family has equal and inalienable rights".
Despite continuing efforts by the international community, racial discrimination, ethic conflicts and widespread violence persist in various parts of the world. In recent years, the world has witnessed campaigns of "ethnic cleansing". Racial minorities, migrants, asylum seekers and indigenous people are persistent targets of intolerance.
Millions of human beings continue to encounter discrimination solely due to the colour of their skin or other factors that indicate the race to which they belong. Effective and early action, as well as early warning measures, are required to prevent the growth of ethnic hatred and potential violent conflicts. The International Conferences against Racism & Child Abuse will be a unique opportunity to create a new world vision for the fight against racism and racial discrimination in the new millennium. In order to have a real impact, the Conference should not only promote greater awareness concerning the scourge of racism but also lead to decisive action at the international level in order to help those who suffer on a daily basis from racism and racial discrimination. Concerted efforts and contributions by individuals, Governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations and the various international bodies and specialized agencies will be necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Conferences, and to provide long-lasting solutions.
We welcome delegates, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to the International Conference against Racism and Child Abuse. This is the start of the formal phase of the Conference process, although a number of useful informal meetings have already taken place in different parts of the world. We welcome delegations, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to the International Conference against Racism and Child Abuse. This is the start of the formal phase of the Conference process, although a number of useful informal meetings have already taken place in different parts of the world. We expect that this event can and should give a powerful impetus to the work of laying the foundations for a successful combat against Racism and Child Abuse We welcome delegations, inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations to the International Conference against Racism and Child Abuse.
This is the start of the formal phase of the Conference process, although a number of useful informal meetings have already taken place in different parts of the world.
We expect that this event can and should give a powerful impetus to the work of laying the foundations for a successful combat against Racism and Child Abuse We expect that this event can and should give a powerful impetus to the work of laying the foundations for a successful combat against Racism and Child Abuse. |
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