DURBAN CONFERENCE, 25 YEARS ON – Paul Divakar Namala: “Solidarity and Resistance Work in the Long Run” By Paul Divakar Namala Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

DURBAN CONFERENCE, 25 YEARS ON – Paul Divakar Namala: “Solidarity and Resistance Work in the Long Run” By Paul Divakar Namala The third UN Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in 2001 was a watershed moment for millions across the world. Seven thousand people representing governments and civil society from 170 countries gathered in Durban, South Africa. Led by countries in the Global South, the Durban Conference challenged the idea that human rights is a Western concept, recognized the historical roots of contemporary forms of racism and called on States to repair the lasting consequences of colonialism and slavery. While the US and Israel withdrew from the Conference, the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action were adopted, both of which became foundational documents for the global fight against racism. But with racism still very much alive, we spoke with activists about their struggles and hopes. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/09/durban-conference-25-years-on-paul-divakar-namala-solidarity-and-resistance-work-in-the-long-run/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=US_Plans_to_Restrict_Foreign_Journalists_Trigger_Rising_Protests_Nepalese_Experts_Victims_Contemplat Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -