Claiming Human Rights

Engagement of the NGOs in the Consideration of Periodic Reportsto CERD

The NGOs play an important role before the Committee. Its members meet the NGOs before considering the States reports. This informal role of the NGOs is organized by the Anti-Racism Information Service (ARIS).
Link: http://www.antiracism-info.org/Public/pageHome.php?lang=English

Victims of racial discrimination are encouraged either to send directly a communication, if possible, or to contact a NGO which could offer its services before the Committee. All States having ratified the Convention must submit periodic reports.

African States Parties to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

As of 26 January 2010, African States having ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination are: