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Specially dedicated to those who seek to work with ICERD/CERD in their combat against all forms of racial discrimination.

IMADR is pleased to announce its launch of new guidebook entitled, “ICERD-CERD:　A GUIDE TO CIVIL SOCIETY ACTORS.”

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This Guide provides information on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), the work of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), and how civil society actors can engage with them. The book should serve as a practical tool for all those who want to learn about ICERD and CERD, and especially those who seek to work with ICERD and CERD more effectively. It can also be used as a material in human rights teaching and training.

As Mr. Patrick Thornberry, a member of CERD, commends in the Guide, we believe that the book will be found effective and useful by our readers (excerpt from the Preface dedicated by Mr. Thornberry):

Racial discrimination remains one of the most pressing and sensitive human rights issues of our day, and is the cause of much conflict and suffering. Working with the Convention through the Guide will not solve every problem but will signpost avenues of redress that offer hope for many victims, actual and potential, of racial discrimination. There is good advice and practical wisdom in the present Guide on how to make the best of opportunities for engaging with CERD. Its publication is a significant occasion for all stakeholders in the fight against racism. Civil society in particular should take advantage of the occasion: Carpe Diem!