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UN Photo(Part 2) High level meeting to mark the closure of the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) - General Assembly, 79th session
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As proclaimed by the General Assembly, the theme for the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) is "People of African descent: recognition, justice and development."
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- Panel 2: Justice
- Panel 3: Development
In proclaiming this Decade, the international community is recognizing that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected. Around 200 million people identifying themselves as being of African descent live in the Americas. Many millions more live in other parts of the world, outside of the African continent.