EU Underlines Unwavering Commitment To Fight All Forms Of Racism, Xenophobia

SINGAPORE, March 22 (Bernama) -- The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Catherine Ashton says the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an occasion to underline the EU's unwavering commitment to fighting all forms of racism and xenophobia. She said this in a declaration on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Wednesday. The declaration was released by EU's delegation here. "Racial discrimination is contrary to the values on which the EU is based, and we work hard both at home and around the world to stamp it out. Our commitment takes many forms - legislation, awareness-raising campaigns and support to projects run by civil society. "Global efforts to combat racism are based on the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). We urge all states to ratify and implement the Convention as soon as possible," Ashton added. -- BERNAMA