Racist activities or organizations, assistance to
Either direct or indirect

Type of entry: Potential Violation

States Parties Shall declare illegal and prohibit organisations, and also organised and all other propaganda activities, which promote and incite racial discrimination, and shall recognise participation in such organisations or activities as an offense punishable by law. (ICERD, article 4)

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Cultural diversity
  • Cultural pluralism
  • Freedom of expression
  • Freedom of speech
  • Multiculturalism
  • Poly-ethnic societies

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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