OSCE, Alm.del - 2010-11 (1. samling) - Bilag 47: OSCE PA - Supplementary Item 1-25

1. In recognizing 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent, we remaincommitted to respect for “human rights and fundamental freedoms (…) for all withoutdistinction as to race, sex, language, or religion” as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act,2. Recalling subsequent OSCE commitments to foster equality and combat racism andxenophobia that also include a gender perspective,3. Expressing extreme concern over increased discrimination and violence towards both citizensand migrants with different racial, ethnic, linguistic, and religious backgrounds in the OSCEregion, despite participating States’ efforts to address the problem,4. Noting that skin color prejudice or racial bias has been central to many manifestations ofintolerance in the region, with persons who are easily identifiable or “visible due to darker-skin color or other distinguishing features, experiencing heightened levels of discrimination,including by law enforcement,5. Remaining concerned that discrimination and intolerance are among factors that provokeconflicts, undermine security and stability, and harm the full enjoyment of human rights andfundamental freedoms in the OSCE region,6. Recognizes that a comprehensive strategy to address racism and xenophobia and fosterinclusion in the OSCE region is needed,The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly:7. Reaffirms our role as parliamentarians to publicly speak out against intolerance anddiscrimination, raise awareness of the value of diversity, and support inclusive measures inour political parties and government such as the annual Transatlantic Minority PoliticalLeadership Conference spearheaded by members of the OSCE PA;8. Calls on participating States to implement OSCE commitments to combat intolerance anddiscrimination that also include a gender perspective, especially MC. Dec. 9/09 on combatinghate crimes;9. Requests increased support for ODIHR’s Tolerance and Non-discrimination Department’sRacism and Xenophobia program, including outreach to vulnerable communities, trainings,educational materials, and capacity building for government institutions, equality bodies,parliaments, the private sector, and civil society;

10. Requests the CiO’s Personal Representative on Racism and Xenophobia prepare and presentto the OSCE PA a special report on racism and xenophobia that includes consultations withaffected communities across the OSCE region including in western Europe and NorthAmerica;11. Commends the High Commissioner on National Minorities’ ongoing work on multi-ethnicsocieties and integration and encourages continued cooperation with the OSCE PA;12. Calls on the OSCE to work with the OSCE PA and affected communities to develop anaction plan by 2013 to combat racism and xenophobia and foster inclusion across the OSCEregion in concert with the OSCE Action Plan on Improving the Situation of Roma;13. Acknowledges the United Nations designation of 2011 as the International Year for Peopleof African Descent, and the need to include African descendant communities in these andfuture efforts to address racism, xenophobia, and inclusion in the OSCE region in addition toother affected communities.