Resources
In-depth reading and links to group-specific resources are available in the vulnerable groups section
International Human Rights Law
The principles of equality and non-discrimination are enshrined at the heart of modern international law, including in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in the Charter of the United Nations.
They also permeate the two key international human rights Covenants, on Economic Social and Cultural Rights, and on Civil and Political Rights, as well as dozens of conventions, treaties, declarations and other important international legal instruments.
The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is the most comprehensive instrument concerned with combating racial discrimination. It was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 21 December 1965 and entered into force on 4 January 1969.
International Instruments
Key international instruments aiming to protect vulnerable groups
UN Offices, Agencies and Related
Key offices and initiatives working to protect vulnerable groups
List of International Human Rights Instruments
An expanded list of international human rights instruments
United Nations Celebrations
Select observances related to racism and discrimination
UN Outreach Programmes
Some of the programmes on racism and discrimination