Kuwait: Our categorical rejection of all forms of racism, racial discrimination, and xenophobia
Diplomatic Attaché Omar Al-Saied affirmed Kuwait's categorical rejection of racism and xenophobia, stressing the need for full implementation of international conventions and combating hate speech.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- It affirmed that human dignity is an inherent right for all, which cannot be diminished or subject to discrimination in its enjoyment.
The State of Kuwait expressed its firm rejection of all forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, emphasizing that human dignity is an inherent right for all, which cannot be diminished or subject to discrimination in its enjoyment for any reason whatsoever.
This was stated in Kuwait’s address delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Omar Al-Saied before the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which deals with social, humanitarian, and cultural affairs, during the discussion of the agenda item on “Elimination of racism and racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.”
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Al-Saied stressed the need for the full and effective implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, considering them as two fundamental pillars of international efforts to combat racism and address its root causes and its impact on individuals and communities.
He underscored the necessity of confronting ideas and practices that fuel racism, foremost among them hate speech and incitement to discrimination and violence, warning that hate speech and incitement to discrimination and violence pose an increasing threat to the cohesion and stability of societies.
He highlighted the importance of dialogue, education, and respect for cultural and religious diversity in countering intolerance and fostering a culture of tolerance and mutual respect, particularly among younger generations, alongside strengthening national legislation aimed at protecting national unity and preserving social peace.
On the national level, Al-Saied noted that Kuwait discussed its combined report on its 25th and 26th periodic reports before the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva last August, reaffirming its commitment to continuing cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms.
Al-Saied concluded Kuwait’s address by emphasizing that eliminating racism requires genuine political will and concrete measures that ensure equality and safeguard human dignity, and cannot be limited to slogans and declared commitments alone.
