Distr. LIMITED ADVANCE UNEDITED VERSION A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 Original: ENGLISH

DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE Preparatory Committee First substantive session Geneva, 21 April-2 May and 26 May 2008

REPORT OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ON ITS FIRST SUBSTANTIVE SESSION Vice-Chairperson-Rapporteur: Mr. Resfel Pino Álvarez (Cuba)

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 2 CONTENTS Paragraphs I. II. OPENING OF THE SESSION....................................... .... ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA......................................... 1-6 7-8 9 - 18 Page 3 3 4

III. ORGANIZATION OF WORK....................................... .... IV. SUBMISSION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDAOF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE.............................. ..... REPORTS OF PREPARATORY MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS.......................................... .....

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VI. REVIEW OF REPORTS, STUDIES AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE AND THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES AND MECHANISMS...................................................... ....... VII. DRAFT OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE............................................................... VIII. ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE AND OTHER MATTERS........................... IX. ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ................. .............................................................

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Annexes I. II. III. IV. V. Decisions adopted by the Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference at its first substantive session ............................ Agenda and Programme of Work.............................................................. List of attendance......................................................................... General debate............................................................................ List of documents issued for the 1st substantive session of the Preparatory Committee....................................................................................

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 3 I. OPENING OF THE SESSION

1. The Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference held its first substantive session in Geneva from 21 April to 2 May and 26 May 2008 (see para. 18 below), in accordance with General Assembly resolution 61/149 of 19 December 2006, Human Rights Council resolution 3/2 of 8 December 2006, and Human Rights Council resolution 6/23 of 28 September 2007. It held 15 meetings during the session. 2. The session was opened by H.E. Ms. Najat Al-Hajjaji, the Chairperson of the Preparatory Committee. 3. At the first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights made a statement. 4. Also at the first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee heard general statements from the following Member States of the United Nations: Egypt (on behalf of the Group of African Group), Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Chile (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Burkina Faso, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and the Islamic Republic of Iran. At the third meeting, on 22 April 2008, general statements were made by Indonesia, Angola, Turkey, Panama, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Algeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Switzerland, Nigeria, China, Ghana and Morocco. At the same meeting, general statements were made by the following non-governmental organisations: the Indian Movement "Tupaj Amaru", the Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, and the European Network against Racism. 5. The session was attended by representatives of Member States of the United Nations, non-member States and Palestine, United Nations funds, agencies and programmes, intergovernmental organizations, human rights bodies and mechanisms, and non-governmental organizations as found in the attendance list in annex III of the present report. 6. For a list of the decisions adopted by the Preparatory Committee, see annex I. For the list of documents issued for the first substantive session of the Preparatory Committee, see annex V. For the statements delivered as part of the general debate and under each agenda item, see annex IV. All statements referred to in this report, if provided in writing, are posted on the Extranet (http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/form.htm). Information on the session is available at the OHCHR website, including webcast archives (www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/racism/DurbanReview/session1-documentation.htm). II. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

7. At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee had before it the provisional agenda of its first substantive session (A/CONF.211/PC.2/1), which had been adopted during its organizational session (A/62/375, decision PC.1/14 of 31 August 2007), and

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 4 the annotations to the provisional (A/CONF.211/PC.2/1/Add.1). agenda, prepared by the Secretary-General

8. At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee adopted its agenda and its programme of work without a vote. For the texts as adopted, see annex II. III. ORGANIZATION OF WORK

9. At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered draft decision 1, titled "Accreditation of the non-governmental organisation: Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development", as recommended by the Bureau and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4. The representative of Bhutan made a statement explaining the reasons for its objections. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally revised, without a vote. For the text as adopted, see annex I, decision PC.2/1. 10. At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered draft decision 5, titled "Accreditation of thirty-three non-governmental organisations", as recommended by the Bureau and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision, as orally revised, without a vote. For the text as adopted, see annex I, decision PC.2/2. 11. At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered draft decision 3 titled "Panel discussion on the objectives of the Durban Review Conference", as recommended by the Bureau and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1. The Preparatory Committee adopted the decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see annex I, decision PC.2/3. At the same meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee also considered and approved the modalities of the panel discussion. 12. At its second and third meetings, on 21 and 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered draft decision 2 titled "Establishment and dates of the inter-sessional open-ended intergovernmental working group", as recommended by the Bureau and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1. Statements were made by the representatives of Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), South Africa, Belgium, Switzerland, India, Algeria, Nigeria, Liechtenstein, Russian Federation, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference) and Mexico. The Preparatory Committee adopted the decision, as revised, without a vote. For the text as adopted, see annex I, decision PC.2/4. 13. At its ninth meeting, on 25 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee designated H.E. Mr. Zohrab Mnatsakanian, Ambassador of Armenia and Vice-Chairman of the Preparatory Committee, to the post of the Chairperson of the intersessional open-ended intergovernmental working group to follow up the work of the Preparatory Committee. 14. At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee adopted, without a vote, the following rules concerning the speaking time limits during its session:

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 5 The speaking-time limits for the session would be 5 minutes per statement for Member States of the United Nations and 3 minutes for all observers; (b) The speaking time for joint statements by Member States should not exceed 10 minutes; (c) The speaking-time limits for joint statements by non-governmental organizations would be as follows: 1 to 2 non-governmental organizations: 3 minutes; 3 to 5 non-governmental organizations: 4 minutes; 6 to 10 non-governmental organizations: 5 minutes; more than 10 non-governmental organizations: 6 minutes. 15. At the same meeting, the Preparatory Committee decided that non-governmental organizations will be able to participate in the general debate on all substantive agenda items during its session (items 4 to 8). 16. At its first and second meetings, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee discussed the accreditation of the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy, listed in a Note by the Secretariat titled "Accreditation of non-governmental organisations for the sessions of its Preparatory Committee", contained in document A/CONF/211/PC.2/6. Interventions were made by representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), South Africa, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Egypt, Germany, Syrian Arab Republic, Belgium, Algeria, Russian Federation, Argentina (also on behalf of Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Uruguay), India, the Netherlands and Norway (also on behalf of New Zealand). At the request of the Preparatory Committee, the Secretariat provided it with required additional information. The Preparatory Committee continued its consideration of this issue at its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008. The Preparatory Committee took note that the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Advocacy withdrew its application to participate in the work of the Preparatory Committee and at the Durban Review Conference. 17. At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered the draft decisions titled "draft decision on provisional accreditation of NGOs", "draft decision on accreditation of Durban 2001 NGOs" and "draft decision on accreditation of new NGOs". The Preparatory Committee adopted the decisions without a vote. For the texts as adopted, see annex I, decisions PC.2/5, PC.2/6 and PC.2/7, respectively. Statements were made by Argentina (also on behalf of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Switzerland, Islamic Republic of Iran, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group) and Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). 18. At the fourteenth meeting of the Preparatory Committee, on 2 May 2008, the Chairperson announced that the first substantive session of the Preparatory Committee be suspended and resumed on 26 May 2008. IV. SUBMISSION OF THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE (a)

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 6 19. At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee had before it the Chairperson's proposal relating to the provisional agenda for the Durban Review Conference (A/CONF.211/PC.2/4). Interventions were made by Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference) and Norway. The Preparatory Committee adopted, without a vote, the provisional agenda. For the text as adopted see annex I, decision PC.2/11.

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REPORTS OF PREPARATORY MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS

20. At the third meeting of the Preparatory Committee, on 22 April 2008, the Secretariat made a presentation on budgetary issues of the preparatory process for the Durban Review Conference, followed by a question and answer segment. Statements were made by representatives of Algeria, the Russian Federation, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group) and Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union). 21. At the fifth meeting of the Preparatory Committee, on 23 April 2008, statements were made by the following Members States: Brazil, Mexico and Egypt (on behalf of the African Group). Statements were also made by Stichting National Monument-Netherlands (on behalf of nine non-governmental organisations), the Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, and the Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru. 22. At the first meeting of the Preparatory Committee, on 21 April 2008, the Chairperson referred to the offer by Brazil to host a regional preparatory meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean. At the fifth meeting, on 23 April 2008, the representative of Brazil made a statement in this regard. At the thirteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the representative of Nigeria informed the Preparatory Committee that the Government of Nigeria offered to host a regional preparatory meeting for Africa. VI. REVIEW OF REPORTS, STUDIES AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE AND THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES AND MECHANISMS

23. At its fourth meeting on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee held a panel discussion on the objectives of the Durban Review Conference, in accordance with decision PC.2/3 adopted by the Preparatory Committee on 22 April 2008. The Preparatory Committee had before it a report prepared by the Secretariat containing a summary of replies from Member States (A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.6) and a note by the Secretariat containing responses to the questionnaire received from specialized agencies of the United Nations system and relevant United Nations bodies, regional organizations and non-governmental organizations (A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.2).

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 7 24. In accordance with its decision PC.1/10, the Preparatory Committee also had before it contributions received so far from the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.5), the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance (A/HRC/2/3 and A/HRC/7/19), the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (A/HRC/6/5), the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (A/CONF.211/PC.2/7) the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent (A/HRC/7/36), and the Special Rapporteur on the right to education (A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.3). 25. At the panel discussion held at its fourth meeting on 22 April 2008, the following panelists made presentations: the Chairperson of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent; the Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action; the Chairperson and a member of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance; and the Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee on the elaboration of complementary international standards. A statement was also made by a member of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of their Families. In the inter-active dialogue that followed, the following Member States made statements and asked questions to the panelists: Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Norway, New Zealand (also on behalf of Switzerland), Argentina, Belgium, Estonia, Senegal, the Netherlands, Mexico, Pakistan, India, Czech Republic, Islamic Republic of Iran, South Africa, Algeria, China, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Switzerland and Nepal. A statement was also made by a representative of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. The following non-governmental organizations made interventions: Indigenous peoples and Nations Coalition and the AfricanCanadian Legal Clinic. 26. At its fifth and sixth meetings, on 23 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee continued consideration of agenda item 6, with focus on objective 1 of the Durban Review Conference (to review progress and assess implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action by all stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels, including assessing contemporary manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, through an inclusive, transparent and collaborative process and identify concrete measures and initiatives for combating and eliminating all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to foster the implementation of the DDPA). Statements were made by the following Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Argentina, Austria, the Russian Federation, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Turkey, South Africa, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Switzerland, Mexico, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco and China. Statements were also made by the following non-governmental organisations: the Indian Movement of Tupaj Amaru, the Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, the European Network against Racism, the "Mouvement contre le racisme et pour l'amitie entre les peoples" (MRAP) and the Association of World Citizens.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 8 27. At its sixth and seventh meetings, on 23 and 24 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee continued consideration of agenda item 6, with focus on objective 2 of the Durban Review Conference (to assess the effectiveness of the existing Durban follow-up mechanisms and other relevant United Nations mechanisms in order to enhance them). Statements were made by the following Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Argentina, Mexico, Chile (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States), Switzerland, Brazil, Nigeria, Senegal, Algeria, Thailand, Tanzania, Syrian Arab Republic, China and Ghana. A joint statement was also made by the African Canadian Legal Clinic (on behalf of seven non-governmental organisations), the Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, the Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru, the "Mouvement contre le racisme et pour l'amitié entre les peoples" (MRAP), as well as a joint statement by the Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (on behalf of four non-governmental organisations). 28. At its eighth meeting, on 24 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee continued consideration of item 6 of the agenda, with focus on objective 3 (to promote the universal ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and proper consideration of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination). Statements were made by the following Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Mexico, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Turkey, Brazil, Morocco, Algeria, Angola, India, Switzerland and Senegal. 29. At its ninth meeting, on 25 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee continued consideration of item 6 of the agenda, with focus on objective 4 (to identify and share good practices achieved in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance). Statements were made by the following Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Mexico, Germany, France, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Nigeria, Belgium, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Iran, Brazil, Argentina, Norway, Republic of Korea, Syrian Arab Republic and Algeria. A statement was made by the European Commission. Statements were also made by the following non-governmental organizations: the European Roma Rights Centre, Youth against Racism, the Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru (also on behalf of the World Peace Council), the Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, and the Association of World Citizens. VII. DRAFT OUTCOME DOCUMENT OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE

30. At its tenth meeting, on 28 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered agenda item VII, with focus on the structure of the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference. Statements were made by Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Argentina, Turkey, Mexico and Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). Statements were also made by the following non-governmental organizations: Human Rights Watch and Human Rights First (on behalf of four non-governmental organisations). 31. At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered the draft decision on the structure of the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 9 A statement was made by Brazil. At its twelfth meeting, on 30 April 2008, statements were made by Armenia and Algeria. At the same meeting, the Preparatory Committee adopted, without a vote, the structure of the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference. For the text as adopted, see annex I, decision PC.2/9. Statements after the adoption were made by Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Egypt (on behalf of the African Group). VIII. ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE AND OTHER MATTERS 32. At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered the organization of the work of the Durban Review Conference and other matters. Statements were made by Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and the Syrian Arab Republic. At its twelfth meeting, on 30 April 2008, statements were made by the following non-governmental organisations: Association of World Citizens, Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, Youth Against Racism, The Aldet Centre of Saint Lucia and the Simon Wiesenthal Centre. 33. At its twelfth meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered the draft decision titled "Participation of observers in the Durban Review Conference", as proposed by the Chairperson and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/12. 34. At its thirteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered draft decision 4 titled "Information strategy for the Durban Review Conference", as recommended by the Bureau and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/9. At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee agreed, as proposed by the Chairperson, to delegate to the Bureau to follow up with the Secretariat on the implementation of that decision. 35. At its thirteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered a draft decision titled "Documentation for the preparatory process for the Durban Review Conference". The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/10. Statements were made by Algeria and Egypt. 36. At the fourteenth meeting of the Preparatory Committee, on 2 May 2008, the Chairperson informed that the draft decision titled "Modalities of the Durban Review Conference", as proposed by the Chairperson and contained in document A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1, had been withdrawn. 37. At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered a draft decision on the venue, timing and duration of the Durban Review Conference, as proposed by the Chairperson. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/13.

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38. At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered a draft decision on the slogan of the Durban Review Conference, as proposed by the Chairperson. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/14. 39. At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered a draft decision on the logo for the Durban Review Conference, as proposed by the Chairperson. Statements were made by Egypt, Pakistan, South Africa, Greece and Belgium. The Preparatory Committee adopted the draft decision without a vote. For the text as adopted, see Annex I, decision PC.2/15. IX. ADOPTION OF THE REPORT OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE

40. At the fourteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the delegate of Cuba presented, on behalf of the Vice-President-Rapporteur, the advance unedited version of the report, pending its finalization and adoption at the resumed session on 26 May 2008. The following Members States made interventions: Egypt (on the behalf of the African Group) and Slovenia (on the behalf of European Union). 41. At the fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee considered the draft report on the work of its first substantive session. The draft report, including its annexes, was adopted ad referendum, and the Preparatory Committee decided to entrust the Vice-ChairpersonRapporteur with its finalization with the assistance of the Secretariat. 42. At the same meeting, at the closure of the session, statements were made by: Egypt (on the behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on the behalf of the European Union), Switzerland and Armenia. 43. At the closure of the session, the High Commissioner for Human Rights also made a statement.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 11 Annex I DECISIONS ADOPTED BY THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE ON ITS FIRST SUBSTANTIVE SESSION PC.2/1. Accreditation of the non-governmental organisation: Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that in line with Preparatory Committee decision PC.1/2 of 27 August 2007 entitled "Participation of, and consultation with, observers at the sessions of the Preparatory Committee", the secretariat has sent to all Member States an updated list of non-governmental organizations not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council, but accredited to participate in the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance and its follow-up mechanisms. The Government of Bhutan, in a note verbale of 7 September 2007, raised objections concerning the non-governmental organization Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development. Given that this organization did not respond to requests made by the secretariat for further information following the concerns raised by the Government of Bhutan, and that there are not sufficient grounds to establish its competence and the relevance of its activities with regard to the work of the Preparatory Committee, the Preparatory Committee decides not to accredit the non-governmental organization Peoples Forum for Human Rights and Development. PC.2/2. Accreditation of thirty-three non-governmental organisations At its first meeting, on 21 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that according to Preparatory Committee decision PC.1/2, para. (c) (ii), non-governmental organizations not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council but accredited to participate in the 2001 Durban World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance shall be invited to participate fully at the sessions of the Preparatory Committee, unless there are observations made by Member States within 14 days from the date they receive the note verbale with the list of these non-governmental organizations. The standard process established in Council resolution 1996/31 will be applied. Observations were made by the government of India seeking information, as stipulated in Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/31 of 26 July 1996, with regard to the thirty three organizations below. The said organizations, having failed to provide required information demonstrating their compliance with Economic and Social Council Resolution 1996/31, the Preparatory Committee decides not to invite the organizations concerned to participate in the first substantive session of the Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference. List of thirty-three NGOs 1. 2. Catholic Bishops Conference of India/Commission for Scheduled Caste Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 12 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. Dalit Resource Centre Dalit Solidarity Peoples Indian Confederation of Indigenous and Tribal Peoples National Federation of Dalit Women New Entity for Social Action Peoples Watch ­ Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Women's Forum All India Women's Conference Breakthrough Trust Centre for Organisation Research and Education (CORE) Centre for Promotion of Social Concerns Krushi Samstha People's Action for Rural Awakening (PARA) People's Education for Action and Liberation (PEAL) People's Movement for Self-Reliance (PMSR) Prajwala Sangham Prayas Gramin Vikas Samity Rural Education for Development Society Rural Health Education, Agriculture and Development Society Sahanivasa Andhra Pradesh Vyavasa Vruthidarula Union Dalit Women Movement Dalit Liberation Education Trust National Alliance of Women (NAW) Society for Integrated Development in Urban & Rural Areas (SIDUR) Society of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (ICM Sisters) ­ Trichy Sulabh International Social Service Organisation Ambedkar Education Society PRERANA Sarvangin Vikas Sanstha Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy

PC.2/3. Panel discussion on the objectives of the Durban Review Conference At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided to hold a panel discussion on the objectives of the Durban Review Conference under agenda item 6, "Review of reports, studies and other documentation for the Preparatory Committee and the Durban Review Conference and contributions of human rights bodies and mechanisms." The panel will be composed of the members of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, the independent eminent experts on the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, the Chairperson of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the effective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, the Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent and the Chairperson of the Ad Hoc

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 13 Committee on the elaboration of complementary international standards. The presentations by the experts will be followed by an interactive dialogue. PC.2/4. Establishment and dates of the intersessional open-ended intergovernmental working group At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee, recalling its decisions PC.1/10 (c) and PC.1/15 of 31 August 2007, decided to establish an intersessional open-ended intergovernmental working group to follow up the work of the Preparatory Committee, including through reviewing contributions and commencing negotiations on the draft outcome document, and to report thereon to the Preparatory Committee. The Preparatory Committee further decided that the open-ended intergovernmental working group will hold two sessions, of one week each. The first session will take place from 26 to 30 May 2008 and the second session from 30 June to 4 July 2008, or at any other date agreed by the working group.

PC.2/5. Provisional accreditation of NGOs A. At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, to provisionally accredit the below mentioned new NGO to the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory process pending the reception of further information that demonstrates that they fully satisfy the criteria for accreditation contained in ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31 and in accordance with Preparatory Committee decision PC1/2: 1. Swadhikar B. The Preparatory Committee also decided to provisionally invite to the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory process the below mentioned NGOs that are not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council but participated in the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance of 2001, pending the reception of further information that demonstrates that they fully satisfy the criteria for accreditation contained in ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31 and in accordance with Preparatory Committee decision PC1/2: 1. 2. 3. 4. Centre for Community Economics and Development Consultants Society Rural Development Centre National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights Buddha Smriti Sanathan

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 14 PC.2/6. Accreditation of Durban 2001 NGOs At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, to reaffirm the accreditation of those NGOs that are not in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council but participated in the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance of 2001 and whose accreditation to the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory process was not questioned by any Member State.

PC.2/7. Accreditation of new NGOs At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, to accredit the following new NGOs to the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory process: 1. Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign 2. Mouvement International pour les Reparations 3. Foundation Against Racism and Anti-Semitism 4. Community Security Trust

PC.2/8. Structure of the draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference At its eleventh meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that the outcome, consisting of a declaratory part and an action-oriented part containing further actions and initiatives, will be based on contributions submitted in conformity with Decision PC1/10 and the outcomes of the preparatory meetings and activities at the international, regional and national levels, and shall be drawn up in accordance with the following structure: 1. Review of progress and assessment of implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action by all stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels, including the assessment of contemporary manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance · Sources, causes, forms and contemporary manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance · Victims of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance · Measures of prevention, education and protection aimed at the eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance at all levels · Provision of effective remedies, recourse, redress, and compensatory and other measures at all levels · Strategies to achieve full and effective equality, including international cooperation and enhancement of the United Nations and other international mechanisms in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance 2. Assessment of the effectiveness of the existing Durban follow-up mechanisms and other United Nations mechanisms dealing with the issue of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to enhance them.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 15 3. Promotion of the universal ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) and proper consideration of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. 4. Identification and sharing of best practices achieved at the national, regional and international levels in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. 5. Identification of further concrete measures and initiatives at all levels for combating and eliminating all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, in order to foster the implementation of the DDPA and to address challenges and impediments thereto, including in the light of developments since the adoption of the DDPA in 2001. PC.2/9. Information strategy for the Durban Review Conference At its thirteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, to request the High Commissioner, in her capacity as Secretary-General of the Durban Review Conference, to prepare and carry out, in close cooperation with the United Nations Department of Public Information, a worldwide information campaign with a view to mobilizing support for the objectives of the Durban Review Conference by all sectors of political, economic, social and cultural life, as well as other interested sectors.

PC.2/10. Documentation for the preparatory process for the Durban Review Conference At its thirteenth meeting, on 2 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that all documents submitted as contributions to the preparatory process for the Durban Review Conference, and circulated in English only, should be translated into all official languages of the United Nations and made available in time for the relevant meetings of the Inter-sessional Openended Intergovernmental Working Group to follow up the work of the Preparatory Committee. The Preparatory Committee further decides that a dedicated extranet page should be developed where all the documents of the conference shall be posted and be easily accessible by all stakeholders.

PC.2/11. Provisional agenda of the Durban Review Conference At its third meeting, on 22 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, to adopt the provisional agenda of the Durban Review Conference, as follows: 1. Opening of the Conference. 2. Election of the President. 3. High-level segment. 4. Adoption of the rules of procedure. 5. Election of other officers of the Conference. 6. Credentials of representatives to the Conference.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 16 7. Adoption of the agenda. 8. Organization of work. 9. Issues arising from the objectives of the Conference: (a) To review progress and assess implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action by all stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels, including assessing contemporary manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, through an inclusive, transparent and collaborative process and identify concrete measures and initiatives for combating and eliminating all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to foster the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action; (b) To assess the effectiveness of the existing Durban follow-up mechanisms and other relevant United Nations mechanisms dealing with the issue of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to enhance them; (c) To promote the universal ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and proper consideration of the recommendations of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; (d) To identify and share good practices achieved in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. 10. Adoption of the final document and the report of the Durban Review Conference.

PC.2/12. Participation of observers in the Durban Review Conference At its twelfth meeting, on 30 April 2008, the Preparatory Committee, recalling its decision PC.1/2 of 27 August 2007 on the participation of, and consultation with, observers at the sessions of the Preparatory Committee, decided, without a vote, that the same criteria, practices and arrangements should also apply to the participation of all observers in the Durban Review Conference.

PC.2/13. Venue, timing and duration of the Durban Review Conference At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that the Durban Review Conference, which will include a high level segment, shall be convened in Geneva from 20 to 24 April 2009.

PC.2/14. Slogan of the Durban Review Conference

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 17 At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote, that the slogan of the Durban Review Conference shall be: "United Against Racism: Dignity And Justice For All".

PC.2/15. Logo for the Durban Review Conference At its fifteenth meeting, on 26 May 2008, the Preparatory Committee decided, without a vote that the logo for the Durban Review Conference shall be the same as that of the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, held in Durban in 2001. The Preparatory Committee also decided that the following additional elements shall be part of the logo: "Durban Review Conference" and "2001 ­ 2009", and delegated to the Bureau to agree on the technicalities of the logo in consultation with the Secretariat.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 18 Annex II AGENDA AND PROGRAMME OF WORK OF THE FIRST SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE OF THE DURBAN REVIEW CONFERENCE
A. Agenda

1. 2. 3. 4.

Opening of the session. Adoption of the agenda. Organization of work. Submission of the provisional agenda of the Durban Review Conference issues. Reports of preparatory meetings and activities at the international, regional and national levels. Review of reports, studies and other documentation for the Preparatory Committee and the Durban Review Conference and contributions of human rights bodies and mechanisms. Draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference. Organization of the work of the Durban Review Conference and other matters. Adoption of the report of the Preparatory Committee.

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6.

7. 8. 9.

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B. Programme of Work Monday Tuesday 21 April 2008 22 April 2008 Item 3: Morning Item 1: Opening of continued the session Action on draft proposals Item 2: Adoption of the agenda 10.00 Item 5: a.m. Reports of Item 3: to 1.00 Organization preparatory p.m. meetings and of work activities at the international, Action on regional and draft national levels. proposals Wednesday 23 April 2008 Item 6: continued Focus on Objective 1: To review progress and assess implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action by all stakeholders at the national, regional and international levels, including assessing contemporary manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, through an inclusive, transparent and collaborative process and identify concrete measures and initiatives for combating and eliminating all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance in order to foster the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. Thursday 24 April 2008 Item 6: continued Focus on Objective 2: To assess the effectiveness of the existing Durban followup mechanisms and other relevant United Nations mechanisms in order to enhance them. Friday 25 April 2008 Item 6: continued Focus on Objective 4: To identify and share good practices achieved in the fight against racism, racial discriminati on, xenophobia and related intolerance.

Afternoo Item 4: Submission of n the 3.00 p.m. provisional agenda of the to 6.00 p.m. Durban Review Conference

Item 6: continued Item 6: Focus on Objective 1 Review of reports, studies (continued) and other documentation for the Preparatory Committee and the Durban Review Conference and contributions of human rights bodies and mechanisms. Panel of experts*

Item 6: Item 6: continued continued Focus on Objective 3: To promote the universal ratification and implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and proper consideration of the recommendatio ns of the CERD.

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Monday 28 April 2008 Morning Item 7: Draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Tuesday 29 April 2008 Item 7: continued

Wednesday 30 April 2008 Item 8: Organisation of the work of the Durban Review Conference and other matters

Thursday 1 May 2008 UN official holiday

Friday 2 May 2008 Finalisation of the report by the Secretariat

Afternoon 3.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Item 7: continued

Item 7: continued

Item 8: continued UN official holiday Action on draft proposals

Item 9: Adoption of the report of the Preparatory Committee

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 21 Annex III List of attendance Member States of the United Nations Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Liechtenstein, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Republic of Tanzania, Uruguay, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Non-member State represented by observers Holy See. Other observer Palestine. United Nations specialized agencies United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, United Nations Population Fund, International Labour Office. Intergovernmental organizations African Union, European Commission, League of Arab States, Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, Organisation of the Islamic Conference.

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Non-governmental organizations General consultative status International Youth and Student Movement for the United Nations. Special consultative status Action internationale pour la paix et le développement dans la région des Grands lacs, African Canadian Legal Clinic, African Commission of Health and Human Rights Promoters, Amnesty International, Caritas Internationalis, Culture of Afroindigenous Solidarity, Espace Afrique International, Espacio Afroamericano, European Roma Rights Center, Human Rights First, Human Rights Watch, Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru, Indigenous Peoples and Nations Coalition, Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, Interfaith International, International Association against Torture, International Women Bond (IWB), Mouvement contre le racisme et pour l'Amitie entre les Peoples (MRAP), Mouvement pour l'abolition de la prostitution et de la pornographie (MAPP), Pax Romana, Stichting National Monument of the Netherlands, Tiye International, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Roster status African-American Society for Humanitarian Aid and Development (ASHAD), Association of World Citizens.

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 23 Annex IV General debate a

Agenda item 1 Opening of the session

Meeting number 1st

Speaker Member States: Argentina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States), Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Islamic Republic of Iran, Mexico, Pakistan (on behalf of the members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Member States: Algeria, Angola, China, Egypt, Ghana, Indonesia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Nigeria, Panama, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey. Non-governmental organisations: European Network against Racism, Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru and Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust.

3rd

2 Adoption of the agenda 3 Organisation of work

1st

Member States: Belgium, Bhutan, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Germany, Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic. Observers: Palestine and Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). Member States: Algeria, Argentina (on behalf of Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay), Belgium, Egypt, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Netherlands, Norway (also on behalf of New Zealand), Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Russian Federation, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), South Africa and Switzerland. Observers: Palestine and Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). Member States: Algeria, Belgium, Egypt, India, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Russian Federation, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and South Africa.

2nd

3rd

The general debate includes also the special segments. Statements made, if provided in writing, are posted on the Extranet (http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/hrcouncil/form.htm).

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11th Member States: Argentina (also on behalf of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay), Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Switzerland. Observers: Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Norway, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference) and Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union). Member States: Algeria, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Russian Federation and Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union). Member States: Brazil, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group) and Mexico. Non-governmental organisations: Stichting National Monument-Netherlands (also on behalf of Tiye International, Stichting Sophiedela, African Hebrew Development Agency, Panafstrag ­ Europe / NL, Foundation National Monument Dutch Slavery Past, Committee international for the respect and application of the African Charter on Human Rights (CIRAC), SOS Rassismus, Swiss African Forum), Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru and Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust. Member States: Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Burkina Faso, China, Czech Republic, Egypt (on the behalf of the African Group), Estonia, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, New Zealand (also on behalf of Switzerland), Pakistan, Senegal, Slovenia (on the behalf of the European Union), South Africa and Switzerland. Intergovernmental organizations: Organisation of the Islamic Conference. Non-governmental organisations: African Canadian Legal Clinic and Indigenous Peoples and Nations Coalition. Member States: Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference), Russian Federation, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), South Africa, Sudan, Switzerland and Turkey. Non-governmental organizations: European Network against Racism, Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru and Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust.

4 Submission of the provisional agenda of the Durban Review Conference 5 Reports of preparatory meetings and activities at the international, regional and national levels

3rd

3rd

5th

6 Review of reports, studies and other documentation for the Preparatory Committee and the Durban Review Conference and contributions of human rights bodies and mechanisms

4th

5th

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6th Member States: Argentina, Brazil, Chile (on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States), China, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Egypt, Mexico, Nigeria, Senegal, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Switzerland. Non-governmental organisations: Mouvement Contre le Racisme et pour l'Amitie entre les Peuples, African Canadian Legal Clinic (also on behalf of Canadian Council for Refugees, Chinese Canadian National Council, Metro Toronto Chinese And South East Asian Legal Clinic, National Antiracism Council Of Canada, South Asian Legal Clinic And Ontario, Urban Alliance On Race Relations) and Association of World Citizens. Member States: Algeria, China, Ghana, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania and Thailand. Non-governmental organisations: Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (also on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation, International Movement Against Discrimination and All Forms of Racism and Pax Romana), Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru, Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and Mouvement Contre le Racisme et pour l'Amitie entre les Peuples. Member States: Algeria, Angola, Brazil, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), India, Mexico, Morocco, Senegal, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Switzerland and Turkey. Member States: Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), France, Germany, Islamic Republic of Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Intergovernmental organisations: European Commission. Non-governmental organisation: Association for World Citizens, European Roma Rights Centre, Indian Movement Tupaj Amaru (also on behalf of World Peace Council), Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and Youth against Racism. Member States: Argentina, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Mexico, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Turkey. Observers: Palestine (on behalf of the Arab Group). Non-governmental organisations: Human Rights First (also on behalf of Mouvement pour l'abolition de la pornographie et de la prostitution, Stichting Magenta, European Union of Jewish Students, Simon Wiesenthal Centre) and Human Rights Watch.

7th

8th

9th

7 Draft outcome document of the Durban Review Conference

10th

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11th 12th

8 Organisation of the work of the Durban Review Conference and other matters

11th

Member States: Brazil. Member States: Armenia, Algeria, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Egypt (on behalf of the African Group). Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and the Syrian Arab Republic. Non-governmental organisations: Association of World Citizens, Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust, Youth Against Racism, The Aldet Centre of Saint Lucia and the Simon Wiesenthal Centre. Member States: Algeria and Egypt. Member States: Belgium, Egypt, Greece, Pakistan and South Africa. Member States: Egypt (on behalf of the African Group) and Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union). Member States: Armenia, Egypt (on behalf of the African Group), Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union) and Switzerland.

12th

13th 15th 9 Adoption of the report of the Preparatory Committee 14th

15th

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Annex V LIST OF DOCUMENTS ISSUED FOR THE FIRST SUBSTANTIVE SESSION OF THE PREPARATORY COMMITTEE Documents issued in the general series Symbol Agenda item A/CONF.211/PC.2/1 A/CONF.211/PC.2/1/ADD.1 A/CONF.211/PC.2/2 3 3 Provisional agenda Annotations to the provisional agenda Questionnaire to Member States prepared by the Office of the Untied Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Proposals of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee and proposals of the Chairperson of the Preparatory Committee for consideration and action by the Preparatory Committee Annotations to proposals of the Bureau of the Preparatory Committee and proposals of the Chairperson of the Preparatory Committee for consideration and action by the Preparatory Committee Note by the secretariat on the accreditation of non-governmental organisations for the sessions of its Preparatory Committee

A/CONF.211/PC.2/4

3, 4, 6 and 8

A/CONF.211/PC.2/4/Add.1

3 and 8

A/CONF.211/PC.2/6

3

Documents issued in the limited series Symbol Agenda item A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.2* 6

Compilation of contributions submitted to the Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference by

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 28 specialised agencies of the United Nations system, United nations bodies, regional and other intergovernmental organisations and nongovernmental organisations A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.3* 6 Replies to the questionnaire submitted by the Special Rapporteur on the right to education Compilation of conclusions and recommendations adopted by the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Effective Implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Replies to the questionnaire submitted by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Replies to the questionnaire by States

A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.4*

6

A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.5*

6

A/CONF.211/PC.2/CRP.6*

6

Other documents Symbol A/HRC/2/3*

Agenda item 6

Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief and the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Report of the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary

A/HRC/6/5*

6

A/HRC/7/19*

6

A/CONF.211/PC.2/7 page 29 forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance A/HRC/7/36* 6 Report of the Working Group of Experts on People of African Decent on its seventh session

* Due to late submission to the Conference Services of UNOG, this report scheduled for circulation at the present session of the Preparatory Committee in all official languages as documents of general distribution have been issued as conference room papers (CRPs) in English only.