Propaganda
Failure to condemn or take action against

Type of entry: Potential Violation

States Parties condemn all propaganda and all organisations which are based on ideas or theories of superiority of one race or group of persons of one colour or ethnic origin, or which attempt to justify or promote racial hatred and discrimination in any form... (ICERD, art. 4)

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Defamation
  • Minorities
  • Special groups

See ESC right:

Cultural identity, respect for

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

02(2): The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to guarantee that the rights enunciated in the present Covenant will be exercised without discrimination of any kind as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;


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