2009 U.N. Durban Review Conference Follow-Up to the 2001 U.N. World Conference Against Racism

Provides background on the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance; and discusses U.S. withdrawal due to its focus on Israel. Discusses preparations for upcoming 2009 UN Durban Review Conference, including U.S. policy and reaction from other...

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Corporate Author: Library of Congress Congressional Research Service
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: [S.l] : [s.n.], 2008
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Summary:Provides background on the 2001 UN World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance; and discusses U.S. withdrawal due to its focus on Israel. Discusses preparations for upcoming 2009 UN Durban Review Conference, including U.S. policy and reaction from other governments. Highlights possible issues for the 111th Congress, including Review Conference preparatory process, U.S. funding, and political and diplomatic impact of U.S. engagement
Item Description:CRS Report
Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC
Physical Description:28 p. : digital, PDF file
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