November 9, 2005

Draft Resolution on Global efforts for the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action

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This resolution has been controversial since the day it was introduced. Extensive negotiations have always included battles over the inclusion of the word "anti-semitism" - it has gone both ways. This year, round one included the word 'anti-semitism', and welcomed the appeal of a group of UN-appointed experts to hold a five-year review of the implementation of the Durban Declaration - UN-eze for the convening of Durban 2.