Global unity urgent to combat racial discrimination

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh’s steadfast commitment to combating racism in all its forms, emphasising the country’s signing of all relevant international conventions on racism and racial discrimination.

While addressing a commemorative meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, he called for strengthened global efforts to eliminate racism, promote equality, and uphold human dignity, reports UNB.

Highlighting ongoing racial injustices in Rakhine and Gaza, Dr Rahman underscored that the global community is still far from realising the goals of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action.

The Foreign Minister also highlighted the challenges faced by migrant workers worldwide, including exclusion, exploitation, and limited access to justice, which undermine the core values of the United Nations, according to the Bangladesh Permanent Mission in New York.

Reiterating Bangladesh’s constitutional commitment to equality and human rights, Dr Rahman underlined efforts to promote inclusivity, peaceful coexistence, and stronger human rights institutions while calling for greater investment in education, decisive action against hate speech and enhanced intercultural dialogue to build a world free from racism.