GFOD’s recommendations on CDWD led to ACHPR’s adoption of Resolution on caste & descent-based discrimination (Nov 6, 2024). We presented it to @Volker_Turk at Palais Wilson. At #HRC59, he acknowledged Resolution 619-
What a global milestone!
@CastoutSlavery
📷 GFoD at the 85th ACHPR Session!
Our delegation — Cheick Sidati, @AlimaTaal0 , Isatou, Ali Camara, and @BissengQ9893 — joined the 85th ordinary session of the @achpr_cadhp African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to push for justice and recognition for Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD).
Key moments included calls for stronger participation of people of African descent, discussions on environmental justice, and hoping for the adoption of ACHPR/Res.619(2024) advancing the rights of CDWD across Africa.
Together, we continue to fight for dignity, inclusion, and equal rights. 📷
#GFoD #CDWD #AfricanHumanRights #ACHPR85 #SocialJustice #Inclusion #HumanRights #Equality #Africa #JusticeForAll
🌍This #YouthDay2025, CDWD youth step up from the margins to the frontlines.
📅 Aug 19 | 12 PM GMT | Zoom
From clean water💧(SDG6) to renewable energy⚡ (SDG7), innovation🛠️ (SDG9), & inclusive cities🏙️ (SDG11) we are shaping a just, inclusive future.
🔗 https://t.co/qOgAXKVm1b
@volker_turk@UN_HRC Thank you for recognizing descent-based discrimination as a global human rights issue at #HRC59.✊🏾
As the Global Forum of Communities Discrimintaed on #Work and #Descent, we stand with communities worldwide for dignity, equality & justice.
HEAR US NOW!!
Calling all youth to join our Regional Africa Youth event! 🧒🏾👧🏿 Join the movement to empower the voices of CDWD youth and advocate for decent work and gender equality💼⚖️
📣 Online CDWD Youth Consultation
🌍 Raising Voices of African CDWD Youth
🗓 20th June 2025
🕑 2 PM GMT | 📍 Zoom
🎧 French interpretation available!
📜 Participation certificates will be awarded
Let’s push forward on #SDG8 and #SDG5 together! 💪🏾
🔗 Register now: Scan the QR code or link: https://t.co/KAf0bRWAR8
You can also join the th g CDWD forum by filling up this form and support the cause: https://t.co/FBr8nZ7YvG
#HearUsNow #YouthVoices #DecentWork #GenderEquality #CDWD
At #ACHPR83 GFoD held a powerful meeting with🇬🇲 @Movement4SJ, a youth-led CSO tackling caste discrimination. Adama Bittaye highlighted ongoing bias in hospitals & public spaces in Basse. We shared #ACHPR Resolution 619 & following plans. Collaboration ahead!✊🏾 @achpr_cadhp
📢In the lead up to the 83rd Ordinary session of @achpr_cadhp, the NGO Forum of #ACHPR has begun! Our delegation is set to raise the issues of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent #CDWD in #Africa and engage in conversations on policy, protection, reparations & more🌍
🚨 CDWD Youth at ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 – HEAR US NOW! 🚨
We're kicking off with our virtual side event:
“Harnessing Science for Decent Work and Economic Inclusion of CDWD Youth” 💼🌍
🗓️ 16 April 2025
⏰ 13:15 EST
🌐 Interpretation in French & Portuguese available
📲 Register now: https://t.co/UjFo9LjAFi
Let’s spotlight the voices of young people from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) and build solutions rooted in dignity and rights.
📢 Don’t miss powerful speakers from India, The Gambia, Nepal & beyond!
#ECOSOCYouth #GlobalGoals #CDWDYouth #YouthVoices #DignityForAll #InclusionNow #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs @UNMGCY@Nav_lit1948@UNDESA@UNYouthAffairs@KunjaniPariyar@AlimaTaal0@the_inclusivity@AsiaDalitRights@conaquilombos
Our very own @AlimaTaal0 makes a call to action to recognize #caste and #Descent based discrimination in The #Gambia. Emphraim Ogwu talks about the #Osu Caste system in #Nigeria. Reflecting on the way forward✊
As the world prepares for the 2025 @UNECOSOC Youth Forum, #HLPF and #WSSD2025, it is vital to include youth from #CDWD & #Indigenous communities.💫🌎
Join us tomorrow for a pre-consultation - a dedicated space for youth to gather, share lived realities, and co-develop intersectional perspectives. #ECOSOCYouth @UNDESA@UNMGCY@UNGIYC
🚀 Breakout rooms in full swing at the @ECOSOC Youth Forum: UN Youth Compass!
🌍 Covering critical themes from peace & security, human rights, digital tech, resilience, & the road to the World Social Summit.
🔥 Youth & UN experts leading the way, with key interventions from our REs driving bold solutions!
In the Resilience and Humanitarian Action break-out room, @AlimaTaal0 highlighted how resilient CDWD youths in Africa are in the face of caste and descent-based discrimination. She also emphasized their engagement with the African Human Rights Platform (ACHPR) and UN platforms to advance their rights.
@UN4Youth@Nav_lit1948@UNMGCY@UNDESA@UNYouthAffairs #hearusnow #GlobalYouthVoices #YouthForChange
#SocialDevelopment #CDWDYouth #FutureLeaders #ECOSOCYouth
Representing @the_inclusivity and GFoD, our Sr. Rights Expert, @AlimaTaal0 deliverer a powerful video intervention at the 58th regular session of the @UN_HRC, highlighting the persistent reality of caste-based discrimination in The Gambia. #CDWD#CDWDYouth#HearUsNow
📢 From Asia to Africa, Europe to Latin America—CDWD voices are rising! ✊🌍
For too long, #CDWD communities have faced exclusion, discrimination & lack of representation. Their futures are decided without them—this must end! 🚨
At #WSSD2 in Qatar, leaders must take real action to break systemic injustices. It’s time to RECOGNISE #CDWD & give them a seat at the table! 🗣️
We won’t be silent. #CDWDatWSS will be there! 🔥
#JusticeForCDWD #EqualRights #EndDiscrimination #CSoCD63 #CDWDatWSS @AustriaUN@GuatemalaONU@QatarAtUN@BelgiumUN@Morocco_UNOG@GermanyUN@CanadaUN@conaquilombos@whiteband@DalitRights
#HumanRights @GambiaUn