The UN Secretary-General has called for global action to "vanquish racism and discrimination" towards people of African descent, in his message marking the international day highlighting the diaspora.

In December 2013, the UN General Assembly declared the International Decade for People of African Descent to address issues of recognition, justice, and development.

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