Discussion Group on the World Conference Against Racism, Racial
Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (WCRX)

Migrants Rights International has just launched a discussion group by email
on the World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia
and Related Intolerance ( WCRX ). Participants, approximately 300, are
representatives from civil society organizations with a special interest and
or expertise on migration issues vis-a-vis the preparations and outcome of
WCRX.

The specificity of this listserv intends to provide a platform of discussion
for representatives of international, regional and national networks or
individual organizations on vision, strategy and plans of actions to be
drafted by civil society for the creation of an international coalition.
This international coalition or movement could first act as a watchdog on
the implementation by governments of the future declaration and plan of
action in Durban, and secondly it could also constitute itself as a
long-term democratic movement focusing on the elimination of racism, racial
discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

This forum, in particular, will deal with the general framework of the
Conference's objectives but will put at the same time emphasis on the need
to promote full recognition, respect and realization of the rights of
migrant workers and members of their families.

To join this Discussion Group, please contact:

Héctor Mareque
Migrants Rights International
Coordinator Migration and Xenophobia Program
[email protected]