OEA - CP - Resolución CP-CAJP-3873-25 rev. 8

PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE OEA/Ser.G

ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES CP/CAJP-3873/25 rev. 8 20 February 2026

COMMITTEE ON JURIDICAL AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS Original: Spanish/English

OPEN-ENDED INFORMAL WORKING GROUP UNDER THE CAJP, TO PROMOTE NEGOTIATIONS ON PROPOSED LANGUAGE FOR A FUTURE INTER-AMERICAN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS AND PEOPLES OF AFRICAN DESCENT

DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS AND

PEOPLES OF AFRICAN DESCENT

(Draft proposed by the delegations of Colombia and Brazil with the changes introduced in the informal meetings of November 11 and 18, December 4 and 16, 2025, January 30, February 5, 13 and 20, 2026)DRAFT

INTER-AMERICAN DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS AND PEOPLES OF

AFRICAN DESCENT1/

(Draft proposed by the delegations of Colombia and Brazil with the changes introduced in the informal meetings of November 11 and 18, December 4 and 16, 2025, January 30, February 5, 13 and 20, 2026)

[PER+BOL+CHI+CAN+PAN: in consultation for the whole document]

PREAMBLE

The Member States of the Organization of American States (hereinafter referred to as the States)

RECALLING the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discr imination, the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action, the Durban Declaration and Program of Action, and other relevant international

Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discr imination, the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action, the Durban Declaration and Program of Action, and other relevant international instruments; (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading ) ( Pre-agreed 013026) (PER: in consultation)

BEARING IN MIND the Charter of the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS), the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, the Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social, and Cultu ral Rights ("Protocol of San Salvador"), the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the Social Charter of the Americas, the Inter-American Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Related Forms of Intolerance, and the Inter -American Convention against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance; (PER: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading – Pre-agreed 013026)

KEEPING IN MIND that Persons and Peoples of African Descent are among the [CHAIR: vulnerable groups in situation of vulnerability] in the hemisphere as a result of poverty, [GUA:

1. Original texts provided by the delegations of Colombia and Brazil, in English and Spanish.- 2underdevelopment human development gaps (BEL: in consultation )] (BEL: cannot support “underdevelopment”), [MEX: marginalization,] social exclusion, and economic inequalities, which are closely linked to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related forms of intolerance; (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026) (PER+ARG: in consultation)

[NEW – COL 013026: Recognizing the crucial role that persons and peoples of African descent play in the implementation of the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement, and the Convention on Biological Diversity.] (CHI: indicate

[NEW – COL 013026: Recognizing the crucial role that persons and peoples of African descent play in the implementation of the goals of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Paris Agreement, and the Convention on Biological Diversity.] (CHI: indicate how this contributes to these goals) (ARG: in consultation)

RECALLING that the American Convention on Human Rights and the Inter -American Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Related Forms of Intolerance recognize that Afrodescendant persons and peoples face situations of vulnerability stemming from structural racism, racial discrimination, poverty, and social exclusion, and establish clear obligations for States to protect and promote their fundamental human rights; (PER+GUA+DR: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026) BEARING IN MIND the Charter of the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS), the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man, the Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights ("Protocol of San Salvador"), the Inter -American Democratic Charter, the Social Charter of the Americas, the InterAmerican Convention against Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Related Forms of Intolerance, and the Inter -American Convention aga inst All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance; (PER: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading – Pre-agreed 013026)

RECOGNIZING also that the resolutions of the General Assembly of the OAS and the declarations of the Summits of the Americas reiterate the concern of Member States for the inclusion, respect for human rights, and attention to the specific needs of persons and peoples of African descent, emphasizing the importance of coordinated actions to overcome historical inequalities; (PER: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading) (Pre-agreed 013026)- 3human rights, and attention to the specific needs of persons and peoples of African descent, emphasizing the importance of coordinated actions to overcome historical inequalities; (PER: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading) (Pre-agreed 013026)- 3CONSIDERING that the Action Plan for the Decade for People of African -Descent (2016 -2025) [ARG: provided] a regional strategic framework aimed at promoting public policies that address the consequences of the historical legacy of slavery and promote [ARG: social, economic, and cultural justice the full enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights] for people of African descent in the Americas; (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026)

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT that the Declaration of the Regional Conference of the Americas (Santiago, Chile, 2000) and the Declaration of the Preparatory Conference for the Review of Durban (Brasilia, 2008) strengthen the regional commitment to confront racism, d iscrimination, and xenophobia, highlighting the need to recognize and repair historical harms suffered by Peoples of African Descent, and to promote their development and full participation in society, (PER: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third agreed) (Pre-agreed 013026)

[NEW MEX+BRA+URU+CHI+COL: RECOGNIZING also that Afro -descendant Persons and Peoples of the Americas are diverse in their gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression, and that Afrodescendant persons belonging to the LGBTI population face aggravated and intersectional forms of discrimination;] (ARG+ELS+PAR+PER+BOL+BEL+DR+GUA: in consultation) (first reading 120425; second reading 013026)

[NEW MEX+COL+URU: RECOGNIZING that (PAR: due to the processes of colonization and the slave system gave

(first reading 120425; second reading 013026)

[NEW MEX+COL+URU: RECOGNIZING that (PAR: due to the processes of colonization and the slave system gave rise to) structures of racial, economic, and cultural domination that persist to this day, and the (GUA: elimination of structural (ECU: and social (COL+BRA: request more information on “social racism” )) racism decolonization of institutions ), knowledge, and historical narratives, as well as comprehensive reparations for the collective harms caused by colonialism, are essential;] (ELS+PAR+PER+BOL+BEL+GUA +DR: in consultation) (ARG: suggests deletion) (first reading 120425; second reading 013026)

RECALLING that the vast majority of Afro-descendant individuals and peoples in the Americas are descendants of millions of Africans who were enslaved and forcibly transported as part of the inhumane practice of the transatlantic slave trade [CRI: of persons (NOTE: not necessary in ENG version,- 4check), the effects of which persist to this day between the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries, which caused indescribable hardship to this population, which continues to suffer the effects of slavery]; (MEX: in consultation ) (first reading 111125 ; second reading 1 20425; third reading 013026)

RECALLING ALSO that, at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, it was recognized that the transatlantic slave trade and slavery constitute crimes against humanity, and that reparative justice and the eradication of all forms of structural racism that continue to affect Afro-descendant peoples [ARG: are essential should be taken into account]; (GUA: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026)

BEARING IN MIND, furthermore, United Nations resolutions A/RES/68/237, “Proclamation of the

into account]; (GUA: in consultation) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026)

BEARING IN MIND, furthermore, United Nations resolutions A/RES/68/237, “Proclamation of the International Decade for People of African Descent” and A/RES/79/193, “Proclamation of the Second International Decade for People of African Descent”. (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading – Pre-agreed 013026)

DECLARE:

Article 1. (CAN: replace “Articles” with “Paragraphs” as it is a Declaration) Persons and Peoples of African Descent. Scope and Application For the purposes of this Declaration, an Afro -descendant Person is any [ARG: women and men person (BRA+MEX+CHI+URU+COL+CAN+CRI+ECU: keep original wording)] of African origin or descent living in the Americas or other regions of the African diaspora as a result of the process of enslavement [GUA+BRA+ECU+CHI: and situations of human mobility ] [MEX: that have their own way of social, economic, political and cultural organization or parts thereof. (ARG: in consultation) (CRI+GRE+BEL: end paragraph here) (NOTE: move to Art. 2)], who has [historically been denied MEX+DR: faced historic barriers that have limited ] full enjoyment of their fundamental rights.2/ [GUA+URU: As well as those who self-identify (CRI: identify) as being of African descent.] (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026) (NOTE: Work on the subject of race/skin color) (AB: in consultation)

2. from paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Santiago Declaration5 -

[ALT – CHAIR/IACHR Afro Rapporteurship 121625: For the purposes of this Declaration, an Afro-descendant Person is understood to be anyone who

2. from paragraphs 27 and 28 of the Santiago Declaration5 -

[ALT – CHAIR/IACHR Afro Rapporteurship 121625: For the purposes of this Declaration, an Afro-descendant Person is understood to be anyone who self-identifies as being of African descent and who, as a consequence of the process of enslavement, colonialism, and subsequent (GUA+BRA+ECU+CHI: migratory movements situations of human mobility ), has historically experienced specific forms of structural racism and racial discrimination, and therefore constitutes part of a distinct group whose human rights require enhanced measures of protection and promotion.] (first reading 121625; second reading 013026) Likewise, [CRI: a People // MEX: Peoples] [GUA+BRA+URU: and/or community // MEX: and/or communities] of African Descent consists of persons of African origin [COL+ECU: and/or descent] living in the Americas and all areas of the African diaspora due to slavery [GUA+BRA: and situations of human mobility ] [MEX: that have their own way of social, economic, political and cultural organization or parts thereof. ], inhabiting rural [CRI: , and/or] ancestral [BRA+ECU: , urban] [CRI: , coastal] territories historically and exercising collective rights. (URU+BRA+ECU: request source of the definition of “People”) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026)

[ALT – COL+DR / IACHR Afro Rapporteurship 120425: Likewise, an Afro -descendant People is composed of persons of African origin who, as a result of enslavement, live in the Americas and in other regions of the African diaspora, who self -identify as such, share a distinct cultural identity, and maintain a special relationship with their ancestral territories in rural, coastal, forest, riverine, island, urbanizing, or other contexts, exercising collective rights. ]

enslavement, live in the Americas and in other regions of the African diaspora, who self -identify as such, share a distinct cultural identity, and maintain a special relationship with their ancestral territories in rural, coastal, forest, riverine, island, urbanizing, or other contexts, exercising collective rights. ] (first reading 120425; second reading 013026) [CRI+CHI: Ethnic and racial] Self-identification [BRA: and self -recognition] as Persons and Peoples of African Descent [COL: cites article 1.2 of the DADIN] shall be a fundamental criterion for determining to whom this Declaration applies. States [CAN: shall are expected to/will (this suggestion applies throughout the text)] respect the right to such self -identification individually or collectively3/. (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 013026) (NOTE: There was a debate on the use of the term “self-identification” in Spanish and Portuguese with no implications for the English version) (CRI+ECU+DR: suggests deletion of the paragraph)

3. Taken as a reference from Article 1.2 of the DADIN6 -

[ALT: Results of informal-informal consultations: For the purposes of this Declaration, an Afro -descendant person includes anyone who self identifies as being of African descent and/or having an Afro-descendant phenotype and who, as a consequence of enslavement, colonialism and subsequent situations of hu man mobility, may have historically experienced specific forms of structural racism and racial discrimination, and therefore constitutes part of a distinct group whose human rights require enhanced measures of protection and promotion. States shall respect the right to such self-identification.

Likewise, a People and/or Community of African Descent consists of persons of African origin living in the Americas and all areas of the African Diaspora due to slavery and situations of human mobility that may have their own way of social, economic, polit ical and cultural organization; may inhabit rural, ancestral territories and may exercise collective rights.]

living in the Americas and all areas of the African Diaspora due to slavery and situations of human mobility that may have their own way of social, economic, polit ical and cultural organization; may inhabit rural, ancestral territories and may exercise collective rights.]

I. RECOGNITION

Article 2. Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination Persons and Peoples of African Descent have the right to equal protection against [MEX+BEL+COL+GUA: all forms of discrimination, including] racism, racial discrimination , xenophobia, and related forms of intolerance.4/ (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526) (ARG: in consultation) Persons and Peoples of African Descent have the right to recognition [PER:, enjoyment, exercise, and protection, on an equal basis, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in international law] [PER: of their legal personality]5/ (PAR+CRI+GUA: in consultation – concept of legal personality only applicable to Peoples) [PER: everywhere] [MEX: , as well as their human, economic, social, cultural, environmental, civil and political rights]. (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526) (DR: in consultation for the whole paragraph)

4. Taken as a reference from Article 7 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 24 of the

American Convention on Human Rights.

5. Taken as a reference from Article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 3 of the American Convention on Human Rights.- 7 -

(NOTE: MEX+BRA: It is suggested to consider that Afro -descendant peoples have the right to recognition of their collective existence and their collective rights, in accordance with the constitutional and legal frameworks of each State.)

States recognize the [DR+CRI: need to continue combating persistence of (HAI: keep)] racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance specifically affecting Persons and

to recognition of their collective existence and their collective rights, in accordance with the constitutional and legal frameworks of each State.)

States recognize the [DR+CRI: need to continue combating persistence of (HAI: keep)] racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and other forms of intolerance specifically affecting Persons and Peoples of African Descent. 6/ (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526) (CRI: keep paragraph as original)

[NEW – BRA+CRI: States recognize the challenges posed by structural, institutional, and interpersonal racism, which affects Afro -descendant peoples and individuals; reaffirm the legitimate and necessary nature of special measures and affirmative actions as instruments to achieve substantive equality; as well as the need for States to (GUA: adopt promote) measures to review legislation, public policies, and institutional practices that maintain or deepen racial inequalities.] (first reading 120425; second reading 020526)

The States commit to: (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

(URU: Specify the measures that will give effect to these commitments, e.g., through laws, etc.)

1. Treat Persons and Peoples of African Descent with fairness and respect for their dignity.7/ ii. [PER: ii. Take measures to review, amend, or repeal legislation, public policies, and institutional practices that maintain or deepen racial inequalities.] iii. [PER: Adopt Take] measures to [COL+CRI+GUA+PER+URU: prevent eradicate] the dissemination of ideas of racial superiority or inferiority, or ideas [PER: attempting] to justify [PER: or incite] violence, hatred, or discrimination against Persons and Peoples of African Descent [PER: including those through digital and emerging technologies] .

(review text)8/ iv. Take [CRI+DR: strict // MEX+COL+URU: effective ] measures to combat any incitement to discrimination or violence against Persons and Peoples of African Descent,

African Descent [PER: including those through digital and emerging technologies] . (review text)8/ iv. Take [CRI+DR: strict // MEX+COL+URU: effective ] measures to combat any incitement to discrimination or violence against Persons and Peoples of African Descent,

6. Paragraph 29 of the Santiago Declaration.

7. Paragraph 27 of the Santiago Declaration.

8. General Recommendation No. 34 adopted by the Committee “Racial Discrimination against People of African Descent,” p. 5.- 8including [CRI+DR+URU: to take measures to eradicate incitement to discrimination against Afro-descendant persons and peoples, online and offline, through education, prevention campaigns, public policies, and other actions] through the Internet, artificial intelligence, and other similar services.9/

1. Discourage [PER: , proscribe] and sanction all forms of public expression or messaging reproducing racial prejudice or reinforcing the exclusion of Afrodescendant Persons (NOTE: brought from Art. 3.iv) vi. Promote equal opportunities through cooperation programs aimed at the full development

[COL: of Persons and Peoples of African descent] . 10/ (CRI: review text – BRA will consult with CRI) vii. Address structural racism [CRI: and racial discrimination] , [GUA: with including through] reparatory measures. (PER: delete paragraph) viii. [BRA: Adopt effective measures to prevent, identify, and eradicate institutional racism in all spheres of the public and private sectors, including the administration of justice, public security, education, health, and social services, while ensuring appropriate mechanisms for oversight, transparency, and accountability;] ix. [BRA:Adopt measures to promote the overcoming of contemporary forms of coloniality affecting Persons and Peoples of African Descent in the region, including through the review of political, administrative, or territorial frameworks that limit the exercise of their self-determination, their full development, and the effective enjoyment of their human rights.]

Article 3.

affecting Persons and Peoples of African Descent in the region, including through the review of political, administrative, or territorial frameworks that limit the exercise of their self-determination, their full development, and the effective enjoyment of their human rights.]

Article 3. Right to Identity and Related Rights Persons, Peoples [MEX+BRA: and Communities] of African Descent have the right to their own [MEX: cultural ethnic and racial] identity, and to maintain, preserve, and promote their own forms of organization and way of life. 11/ (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

9. Ibid.

10. Paragraph 203 of the Santiago Declaration.

11. Paragraph 27 of the Santiago Declaration.- 9The States recognize the existence of Persons and Peoples of African Descent[MEX+BRA+URU+COL+CHI: in all their diversities // PAR+GRE+SVG+ARG+GUA+ELS: cannot support] within their territories, [DR: and the need to continue fighting against racism] as well as the persistence of racism, racial discrimination, and other forms of intolerance that specifically affect them. (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)12/

The States commit to: (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

1. Recognize [MEX+CRI:, protect, document,] and value the political, cultural, social, and economic contributions of Persons and Peoples of African Descent13/ [MEX: historically and currently]. ii. iii. Review educational content and promote the teaching of Afro -descendant history to eradicate all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related forms of intolerance (check against content of international instruments) (CRI+URU: or negative stereotypes and stereotypes), and incorporate materials reflecting their contributions and dignity15/.

eradicate all manifestations of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related forms of intolerance (check against content of international instruments) (CRI+URU: or negative stereotypes and stereotypes), and incorporate materials reflecting their contributions and dignity15/. iv. Promote fair, balanced equal (change only for the English version ), and respectful representations through in the media and advertising that foster diversity, tolerance, and mutual respect.16/ v. (NOTE: moved to Art. 2.iv) Promote narratives that strengthen their identity and collective self-esteem.17/ ()

Article 4. Right to Protection of Cultural Heritage and Traditional Knowledge (ARG+CRI: check title with the content of the article) Persons and Peoples of African Descent have the right to maintain, foster, and promote their culture, religions (ARG: address religion in corresponding article ), traditions, and their languages (DR: in

12. Paragraph 29 of the Santiago Declaration.

13. Ibid.

15. Paragraph 153 of the Santiago Declaration.

16. Paragraph 114 of the Santiago Declaration.

17. Paragraph 166 of the Santiago Declaration.- 10consultation)18/ (PAR: in consultation - it is different to recognize a n official language to the right to speak in a language) (verify text against Declaration of Santiago). (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

Persons and Peoples of African Descent have the right to the protection [BRA: and promotion] of their traditional and scientific knowledge, [CRI: tangible and intangible (BRA: and artistic) ] cultural [BRA: and artistic ] heritage19/ [BRA: States shall adopt measures to ensure their recognition, protection, and transmission, including the timely and proper processing of requests before the competent authorities.] [MEX+CRI: as well as to full, equitable, free and effective participation in decision making processes on their uses and benefits] .(verify text against

recognition, protection, and transmission, including the timely and proper processing of requests before the competent authorities.] [MEX+CRI: as well as to full, equitable, free and effective participation in decision making processes on their uses and benefits] .(verify text against Declaration of Santiago) (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

[ALT - COL: Persons and Peoples of African descent have the right to the recognition and protection of their traditional and scientific knowledge, their cultural heritage and their artistic heritage. The States undertake to promote the implementation of mechanisms for the full, equitable, free, and effective participation of Afro -descendant Persons and Peoples, to guarantee their participation in decision -making processes on the use and benefits derived from these Rights.]

States commit to promoting greater awareness [BRA:, the assessment and protection] of the cultural and artistic heritage of Persons and Peoples of African Descent 20/ [MEX+CRI:, as well as creating spaces for gatherings where Afro -descendant culture is made visible, in order to promote and disseminate (GUA: this their) cultural heritage. The expression of their culture should not be a reason for discrimination, recognizing that exclusion can come both from society at large and from their own communities, which may limit their rights]. (first reading 111125; second reading 120425; third reading 020526)

[URU: Article 4 BIS - 111125 Right to Life and Dignity

18. Ibid.

19. Paragraphs 27 and 29 of the Santiago Declaration.

20. Paragraph 104 of the Santiago Declaration.- 11The States Parties shall adopt all necessary measures to ensure that People of African descent effectively enjoy the right to life and the right to live with dignity, on an equal basis with other sectors of the population.]

[NEW – BRA: The States will adopt measures to promote the restitution of cultural property of African descent that has been illicitly removed or transferred, particularly during the colonial period. To this end, The States will promote

basis with other sectors of the population.]

[NEW – BRA: The States will adopt measures to promote the restitution of cultural property of African descent that has been illicitly removed or transferred, particularly during the colonial period. To this end, The States will promote mechanisms of international cooperation, dialogue, and heritage recovery, grounded in the rights to memory, historical truth, and reparation, with a view to ensuring that such cultural property may be returned to their communities and countries of origin.]

Article 5. Statistical Information The States commit to:(first reading 111125; second reading 120425)(third reading 02052026) i. [CRI: Mandate // GUA: Ensure that] institutions responsible for providing disaggregated statistical information [PER: on ethnic self-identification] to explicitly [GUA: account for consider] the existence of [GUA: Persons of African-descent Afro-descendants], capturing [MEX: the main // CRI: all] elements of their diversity according to needs and characteristics 21/

[PER+CRI: i. BIS.

Regulate the mandatory production of disaggregated data by ethnicity.] ii. Establish, on the basis of available statistical information [GUA: disaggregated in women, men, youth and childhood, among other data] , national programs, including affirmative action measures, that promote access by Persons and Peoples of African Descent to [DR: medical care and] basic social services [BRA: with especial emphasis on access to education and employment on an equal footing] .22/ (CRI: keep original paragraph)

[ii. BIS – CHAIR+CRI:

21. Paragraph 85 of the Santiago Declaration.

22. Paragraph 86 of the Santiago Declaration.- 12Ensure the production of disaggregated statistics on violence and the use of force—including police lethality and deaths in custody —as well as on the corresponding investigations, proceedings, and sanctions.]

22. Paragraph 86 of the Santiago Declaration.- 12Ensure the production of disaggregated statistics on violence and the use of force—including police lethality and deaths in custody —as well as on the corresponding investigations, proceedings, and sanctions.]

1. Develop strategies [BEL: for the to promote the] [MEX: full and effective] participation of Persons and Peoples of African Descent in the processes of obtaining accessing and using information [CHAIR+URU+CHI+DR+MEX+CRI: in particular the design of categories and indicators, as well as the collection, analysis, interpretation, and use of the data, ensuring intercultural, intersectional, territorial, and gender approaches, as well as the protection of personal data and the prevention of discriminatory uses of information.

(ARG+ELS+PAR: cannot support // GUA+PER: in consultation)]. 23/

Article 6. Right to Participation, Representation, and Inclusion Persons and Peoples of African Descent have the right to participate fully , and effectively [CRI: and equitably] in all areas of political, economic, social, and cultural life, particularly in matters that concern them24/ (CRI+BRA+PAR+HAI: end here) [DR: in accordance with domestic legislation (HAI+PAR: does not support )]. (first reading 111125 ; second reading 1 20425; third reading 020526)

The States [BRA: commit will adopt measures] to guarantee their participation on an equal footing, adapting its internal legal system . [ BRA+MEX+URU: These will be ma