The issue of racism and discrimination was mentioned specifically in paragraph 25 of the Millennium Declaration.

There was no clear legal definition of discrimination, such as could be found in article 1 of the Convention, and there needed to be better machinery to deal with complaints of discrimination.

Ms. Boko Nadjo (Benin) said that Beninese national legislation contained no explicit definition of discrimination.

However, the report indicates that Thai law has yet to include a clear definition on discrimination, but that an effort is under way to enact a law with respect to the elimination of discrimination against women.

The Committee notes with concern that no clear definition of racial discrimination exists in domestic legislation.

226. The Committee is concerned that the constitution of the United Republic of Tanzania did not explicitly define gender discrimination.

Additionally, if the concept of discrimination were better defined, for example in the commentary, the text would be clearer and more precise.

The Constitution expressly rejects discrimination on the basis of sex.

Some of these verses are definite in meaning, it says, and others are ambiguous.

Such reform should entail a clear repudiation of racial discrimination.

In the present case, the Commissioner and the Prosecutor received a detailed written report enclosing a number of annexes from DRC illustrating the case sufficiently to conclude, without initiating any investigation, whether it could reasonably be presumed that a criminal offence subject to public prosecution had been committed.

In particular, definitions should clearly set out what elements of the crime are terrorist.

The Namibian Constitution explicitly forbids discrimination on the basis of sex.

Recalling the definition of racial discrimination set out in article 1 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination,

The Namibian Constitution explicitly forbids sex discrimination (Article 10).

Article 1 of CEDAW makes it clear that the Convention is aimed at both intentional discrimination and unintentional discrimination.

4. Expresses its profound concern at and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and racial discrimination and all racist violence, including related acts of random and indiscriminate violence

This definition will clarify Article 3.

Also, the Government should consider legislating explicit provisions regarding equality, including a definition of discrimination, pursuant to article 1 of the Convention.

Fraught with purpose Yes, and practicality

The labour legislation, for instance, was now in line with European standards, but that did not preclude a need for specific mention in the Constitution of gender equality or of a definition of discrimination in the terms laid down in the Convention.

Thus, it is difficult to state explicitly that women apos s lower wages mean discrimination.

5. Expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and racial discrimination, in particular all racist violence, and related acts of random and indiscriminate violence

Please specify how this is interpreted and whether it has been used in any way to discriminate against women.

Thus, the declarations gave rise to clear obligations for France.

The change was made to make the definition of terms clearer.

Elimination of racism and racial discrimination elimination of racism and racial discrimination

The definition of discrimination

372. The Committee notes with concern that, although the constitution contains a definition of discrimination, the definition does not include discrimination with both the purpose or effect as specified in article 1 of the Convention.

the obligation to define the type of offences that may result in extradition

They were a crucial factor for clarity.

Those differences justify, retrospectively, the spirit of the Franco German initiative.

Definition of Discrimination.

186. The Committee notes with concern that Czech law does not provide a clear definition of discrimination and or address de facto inequalities between women and men.

11. Also expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and racial discrimination, including propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority of one race or group of persons that attempt to justify or promote racism and racial discrimination in any form

6. Also expresses its profound concern about and unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and racial discrimination, including propaganda, activities and organizations based on doctrines of superiority of one race or group of persons that attempt to justify or promote racism and racial discrimination in any form

In the light of the Convention's definition of discrimination and its insistence on de facto equality, it was not adequate simply to say that the law did not discriminate against women.

This meeting reflects the growing movement to combat anti Semitism and all forms of racism and discrimination.

Acknowledging that indigenous people are at times victims of particular forms of racism and racial discrimination,

Acknowledging that indigenous people are at times victims of particular forms of racism and racial discrimination,

The Constitution does not contain a definition or description of discrimination against women.

The Act was amended to explicitly recognize breastfeeding as a potential ground of unlawful discrimination.

The legislation shall stipulate explicitly that the principle of non discrimination is not subject to any type of limitation or derogation.

Such a reform would constitute a clear reaffirmation by the Cambodian authorities that racial discrimination is unacceptable.

I find words with concise definitions to be the easiest to remember.