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Durban II: The Administration Moves in the Right Direction
Publication Date: April 2008
Publisher(s): Heritage Foundation (Washington, D.C.)
Author(s): Brett D. Schaefer
Series: WebMemo
Topic: International relations (International and regional organizations)
Social conditions (Race relations)
Keywords: International organizations; United Nations conference; racism conference; Durban II
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
The Bush Administration has justifiably expressed its opposition to the 2009 Durban Review Conference, commonly referred to as Durban II. Durban II is the follow-up to the disastrous 2001 United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance. The 2001 conference, held in Durban, South Africa, fell victim to nations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that hijacked it to criticize Israel and the United States. After unsuccessfully trying to counter those efforts, the U.S. delegation walked out of the 2001 conference.