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Doudou Diene, UN Special Rapporteur on Racism, included the follow-up on his mission to Japan in his annual report (external link) to the UN Human Rights Council's 7th session, recognizing the activities of the Japan NGO Network for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as a positive development, and encouraging dialogue between the Government and civil society.

The annual report also addresses the issue of Caste-based discrimination (Discrimination based on Work and Descent), as a form of racism to be addressed within the mandate of the Special Rapporteur.

IMADR made a statement within the dialogue in response to this report, expressing appreciation to the work of the Special Rappoteur, and the follow-up on Japan and the reference to the issue of Discrimination Based on Work and Descent.

Also, IMADR made a statement during the debate on the Review, Rationalization and Improvement of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Racism, stressing the importance of the mandate, and expressing appreciation to the work of the mandate holder, who will conclude his term as Special Rapporteur at the 8th session in June 2008.

- Statement on the Special Rapporteur's annual report for the HRC 7th session
- Statement regarding the review of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Racism