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<p>Her Majesty's Government has no specific plans to mark the UN International Decade
for People of African Descent. However, the elimination of racism, racial discrimination,
xenophobia and related intolerance remains a priority for the UK.</p><p>Domestically,
the UK has one of the strongest legislative frameworks in place to protect communities
from hostility, violence and bigotry and we keep it under review to ensure that it
remains effective and appropriate in the face of new and emerging threats.</p><p>Internationally,
we work through the United Nations to ensure the international community focuses on
strengthening national, regional and international legal frameworks, in order to make
a reality of the protections contained in the International Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.</p>
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