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| OSCE Conference on Tolerance and the Fight against Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination |
"In the Decision on Tolerance and Non-Discrimination, Ministers in Maastricht reaffirmed their commitment to promote tolerance and non-discrimination and decided to follow up the work started at the OSCE Conference on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination, held in Vienna on Sept. 4-5, 2003, and welcomed the offer by Belgium to host a second OSCE conference on this subject in Brussels. This Conference aims to build upon the general and specific discussions in the OSCE on racism, xenophobia, discrimination and anti-Semitism that have taken place since the Porto Ministerial Council Meeting in 2002."
Secretary of State Powell asked United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson [bio] [website] to lead the United States delegation to Conference on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination. The conference, sponsored by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), was held in Brussels from September 13-14, 2004.
Secretary Jackson was chosen to represent the United States in recognition of his strong background in housing and community development, and deep commitment to improving the lives of all Americans. |
Tamar Jacoby, William Cardinal Keeler, Stephan M. Minikes, Alphonso Jackson, Maha Hadi Hussain, Robert L. Woodson, Sr. |
| U.S. Statements |
 • Statement on Promoting Tolerance, Respect for Diversity and Non-Discrimination through Education and Media, particularly among the Younger Generation
As delivered by Ambassador Stephan M. Minikes
• Implementing ODIHR's and Participating States' Tolerance Taskings after Maastricht and Berlin
As delivered by Ambassador Stephan M. Minikes
• Statement on Legislative and Institutional Mechanisms and Governmental Action
As prepared for delivery by Alphonso Jackson
• Statement on Combating Discrimination Based on Color
As prepared for delivery by Alphonso Jackson
• Closing Statement
As prepared for delivery by Alphonso Jackson
• Statement on Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Discrimination Towards Muslims
As prepared for delivery by Dr. Maha Hadi Hussain
• Statement on Facilitating Freedom of Religion and Belief
As prepared for delivery by William Cardinal Keeler
• Statement on Role of Governments and Civil Society in Promoting Tolerance, Respect and Mutual Understanding Particularly Through Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue and Partnerships
As prepared for delivery by William Cardinal Keeler
• Statement on Role of Governments and Civil Society in Promoting Tolerance, Respect and Mutual Understanding, Particularly Through Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue and Partnerships
As prepared for delivery by Robert L. Woodson, Sr
• Introductory Remarks on Combating Discrimination Based on Color
As prepared for delivery by Robert L. Woodson, Sr.
• Statement on Combating Discrimination against Migrant Workers and Facilitating Their Integration into the Societies in Which They Are Legally Residing
As prepared for delivery by Tamar Jacoby
• Introductory Statement for Session I: Legislative and Institutional Mechanisms and Governmental Action, Including Law Enforcement
As delivered by Larry Thompson
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About the United States Delegation
• Alphonso Jackson, U.S. Secretary, HUD [bio] [website]
• Stephan M. Minikes, U.S. Ambassador to the OSCE [bio] [website]
• Larry Thompson, Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General [bio] [website]
• Bob Woodson, Pres., Nat'l Center for Neighborhood Enterprise [bio] [website]
• Dr. Maha Hadi Hussain, University of Michigan Professor [bio] [website]
• Tamar Jacoby, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute [bio] [website]
• William Cardinal Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore [bio] [website] |
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