UN General Assembly Adopts Durban Political Declaration; Countries Agree to Combat Racism

The UN General Assembly on Monday, 12 October 2026 (New York time), adopted the draft resolution on the comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action on combating racism, with 95 votes in favour, five against and 37 abstentions.

The United Nations General Assembly approved the draft resolution related to the comprehensive implementation and follow-up of the Durban Declaration and Action Plan to combat racism with 95 votes in favor, five votes against and 37 abstentions.