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International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
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International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

1965
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The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, adopted in 1965, is a legally binding treaty that obligates signatory nations to prohibit and eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms. It guarantees everyone, regardless of race, color, or national or ethnic origin, equality before the law. This includes the right to public health, medical care, social security, and social services. The United States signed the convention in 1966 and ratified it in 1994. The convention aims to ensure that all individuals can enjoy fundamental rights without facing discrimination based on their race.1

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  1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
  2. Universal Health Care - International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
  3. human rights - The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

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