The regional meetings provide an opportunity to address the three sub-themes of the Decade: Recognition, Justice and Development.
The objectives of this regional meeting will be to:
- Raise awareness about the programme of activities of the International Decade for People of African Descent in the Asia Pacific region;
- Strengthen national, regional and international cooperation and facilitate the exchange of good practices;
- Promote a greater knowledge of and respect for the historical and contemporary contributions of people of African descent in the Asia Pacific region.
For more information and to register, please see: Regional Meeting for Asia Pacific on the International Decade for People of African Descent | OHCHR