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SUMMARY:Realising a smart mix of measures for Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent in the context of business activities.
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, almost 270 million people are discriminated against\, based on their present or ancestral occupation\, descent or inherited status\, such as caste. Collectively\, they are known as Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent .They include Dalits in South Asia; Burakumin in Japan; Roma in Europe\, Haratine\, Osu and other communities in West Africa; Quilombola and Palenque in Latin America and diaspora living globally. They are the most marginalised and excluded in political\, social\, and economic development. Their marginal status is exacerbated further in the context of business activity intersecting with discrimination\, leaving them powerless; vulnerable to bonded labour\, modern slavery\, child labour and hazardous work. Women from these communities experience higher rates of poverty and discrimination and mostly end up in the informal economy without basic social and work protections.  \nThis session will explore the impact of business activity in the context of deep-rooted social structures such as discrimination based on work and descent\, and its adverse impacts on human rights. Speakers will discuss ways in which this can be addressed through the UN Guiding Principles and a smart mix of measures. This includes States taking steps to protect these communities from human rights violations by businesses and ensuring access to decent work; human rights due diligence and transparency in reporting of operations and supply chains by businesses; and a role for civil society to hold States and businesses to account.  \nModerator: Beena Pallical (Asia Dalit Rights Foundation) \nSpeakers:  \n\nProf. Surya Deva\, Special Rapporteur Right to Development\nDr. Nimalka Fernando (President\, International Movement Against All Form of Discrimination and Racism (IMADR)\nSalil Tripathi (Institute for Human Rights and Business) \nSimona Torotcoi (GFoD\, Europe)\n\nWednesday 27 November 2024\, | Time: 1.15 pm – 2.30 pm (CST) \nVenue: Salle du CAV \nRue de Varembé 1    \nZoom Link: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldeuqqz8jH9wd6Qh4Tgu2yAZn-_nA_BTe
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/realising-a-smart-mix-of-measures-for-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-in-the-context-of-business-activities/
LOCATION:Hybrid: Offline-Salle du CAV            Online-Zoom\, Salle du CAV\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Representation of Descent-Communities in public spaces and discourses: Focus on challenges and opportunities for youth from decent based communities
DESCRIPTION:CDWD Youth Side Event at Minority Rights Forum 2024 \nRepresentation of  Descent-Communities in public spaces and discourses: focus on challenges and opportunities for youth from descent based communities  \nSide event Forum on Minority Issues \n28 November from 13:00 to 14:00 in Room XXV in Palais des Nations \nThis side event will focus on the theme of the 2024 Forum on Minority Issues on the representation and self-representation of minorities in public spaces and discourses. This is of particular importance to descent-based communities who continue to face severe forms of hate speech\, scapegoating\, negative portrayal\, inability to self represent in the public space\, or in the media to shape their own narratives. Descent communities are subjected to dehumanising discourses referring to pollution or untouchability; and a generalised lack of respect for their human dignity and equality. \n  \nDescent-based discrimination exists across the globe affecting almost 270 million people. They include Dalits in South Asia; Burakumin in Japan; Roma in Europe\, Haratine\, Osu caste system and other communities in West Africa; Quilombola and Palenque in Latin America and diaspora living globally. Descent-based discrimination is unique within the minority space. \n\nIn that regard\, the unique form of practices of discrimination faced by Descent-based communities within the global human rights framework requires a special focus. They are marginalised and excluded like other ethnic\, minority or indigenous groups; but also occupy a distinct space\, sometimes within those very marginalised and excluded groups based on the practices of discrimination they face. These include fundamental violations of their human rights on the basis of various factors including inability to alter inherited status; socially enforced restrictions on marriage outside the community; private and public segregation\, including in housing and education\, access to public spaces\, places of worship and public sources of food and water; limitation of freedom to renounce inherited occupations or degrading or hazardous work; subjection to debt bondage.There is an urgent need to carve out specific norms to address the unique and particular experience of discrimination faced by descent-communities.  \nSporadic individual representation and recognition exist but falls short of the universally practised experience these communities face.Amongst the discriminated communities\, it is pertinent to note that women and non-binary folks experience further marginalisation and must be accounted for in the larger framework of Minority rights. Youth from descent communities face these challenges with amplified intensity\, as systemic barriers and deep-seated prejudices significantly limit their ability to participate fully in public and political spaces. The lack of self-representation only exacerbates their marginalisation\, as their voices and unique perspectives are often absent from decision-making forums. This discrimination translates into political disempowerment\, economic hardship\, and social exclusion\, perpetuating a cycle that denies them both their rights and their rightful place in society.This includes their right to self-represent and be represented without fear and persecution; and with respect for their human dignity. \nModerator: Paul Divakar Namala (Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent\, GFoD).  \nSpeakers: \n\nProf. Nicolas Levrat\, Special Rapporteur on minority issues\nSukhbir Thind \,Youth Advocacy Officer – Plan International \nDr.Nimalka Fernando (International Movement Against All Forms of Racism and Discrimination\, IMDR)\nKunjini Pariyar – Rights Expert Nepal\, Fellow OHCHR Minority Rights Fellowship\nHassane Eidja\, Initiative de Resurgence du movement Abolitionniste (IRA)\, OHCHR Fellow\, Mauritania\nVira Dranhoi (OHCHR Minority Rights Fellow)\n\nLink for registration : https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArceCgqz4oHdGdItvDaQNsWlPDR_2-ixCP
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/empowering-the-future-strengthening-representation-and-participation-of-youth-from-minority-and-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-issues-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change/
LOCATION:Room XXV in Palais des Nations.\, United Nation Head Quaters\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Call for Expressions of Interest: GFoD Civil Society Preparations for the 2025 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs)
DESCRIPTION:The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) invites civil society organizations (CSOs)\, advocates\, and experts to participate in our 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) preparation process. This initiative focuses on amplifying the voices of Communities Discriminated by Work and Descent (CDWD) and ensuring their inclusion in the global VNR process. \nGFoD’s involvement in the VNRs \nAcross the globe\, communities discriminated on work and descent (CDWD) have been left out of national sustainable development strategies and action plans. Ensuring “No one is left behind” in the developmental planning and implementation of the SDGs is one of the key priorities of the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Decent. \nFor the last few years\, the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Decent as part of the UN Major Groups and Other Stakeholders\, has been engaging in the National Voluntary Reviews (VNRs)\, presenting the viewpoint of our communities across the world (i.e.\, Roma\, Haratins\, Buraku\, Dalits\, Quilombola\, etc.). The Major Groups and Other Stakeholders provide the space for stakeholder engagement around the High Level Political Forum (HLPF). Stakeholders can also engage by: providing inputs to and reviewing drafts of VNRs of their respective countries; representing their constituents as part of government delegations; and participating in the presentation of the VNR to the HLPF. \nThis year we would like to support those civil society representatives and other stakeholders interested in getting involved into their national VNRs\, by providing the in-house knowledge and resources (i.e.\, training) on how to best engage in such advocacy activities from the perspective of communities discriminated on work and descent! \nMore about the VNRs \nAs part of its follow-up and review mechanisms\, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member States to conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels. The Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) aim to facilitate the sharing of experiences\, including successes\, challenges and lessons learned\, with a view to accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. \nFollowing states have expressed interest to carry out voluntary national reviews (VNRs) of their implementation of the 2030 Agenda at the 2025 HLPF: Angola\, Bulgaria\, Israel\, Kyrgyzstan\, Malta\, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)\, Papua New Guinea (PNG)\, Saint Lucia\, Seychelles\, South Africa\, the State of Palestine\, Suriname\, the Bahamas\, Bangladesh\, Belarus\, Bhutan\, the Czech Republic\, the Dominican Republic\, El Salvador\, Eswatini\, Ethiopia\, Finland\, the Gambia\, Germany\, Ghana\, India\, Iraq\, Japan\, Jordan\, Kazakhstan\, Lesotho\, Malaysia\, Nigeria\, the Sudan\, Thailand\, Guatemala\, Indonesia\, the Philippines\, and Qatar. \nCDWD focused VNR webinars  \nGFoD offers a comprehensive program to support CDWD-focused civil society engagement in the 2025 VNR process through a series of monthly webinars (online): \nWebinar 1: What is the VNR? Relevance for CDWD \n\nLearn about the VNR process\, its objectives\, and why it is critical for CDWD communities to be represented.\n\nWebinar 2: How You Can Get Involved in Your Country’s VNR? \n\nExplore strategies for engaging with your government\, contributing to consultations\, and mobilizing your networks for VNR participation.\n\nWebinar 3: Integrating the Perspective of CDWD in the VNRs \n\nDiscover how to ensure CDWD perspectives are included in national and thematic VNR reports\, interventions\, and statements.\n\nIf you are a CSO\, advocate\, or expert interested in ensuring CDWD voices are heard in the 2025 VNR process\, register for the Webinar Series to build your understanding and capacity. \nTo express your interest please fill out this form by December 15\, 2024: https://forms.gle/5UCGVVNDiF9XAhVd6  \n Additionally\, we encourage you to share this invitation and information with all relevant stakeholders who might be interested in contributing to this important initiative. \nYour commitment to this endeavor will play a vital role in ensuring that the perspectives and concerns of civil society are well-represented during the HLPF 2025.  \nInterpretation in  French will be provided. \nRead more about the 2025 VNRs here: Voluntary National Reviews | High-Level Political Forum \nWe look forward to your active participation and collaboration in this significant effort.
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/call-for-expressions-of-interest-gfod-civil-society-preparations-for-the-2025-voluntary-national-reviews-vnrs/
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