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The struggle for the elimination of all forms of discrimination conducted by the United Nations System from the moment of its creation is a very important element in the efforts of the international community to assure full implementation and observance of human rights. Discrimination, violation of rights of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, minorities, indigenous people, immigrant workers or aliens should also be seen as the cause for serious conflicts and danger for international peace and stability. The United Nations have been successful in the elimination of such institutional forms of discrimination as colonialism and apartheid. Nevertheless the struggle against all forms of discrimination is still far from being won. In a situation where the international community is witnessing a mounting wave of racism, xenophobia and anti-semitism, the need to increase by all possible means the efforts of the United Nations System to combat all forms of discrimination is evident. This publication will contribute to a wider knowledge of these international instruments.
