International Standards & Policies
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) is a convention adapted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1963, which commits its members to the elimination of racial discrimination and the promotion of equality and unity among all races.
The Campaign “Ratify ICERD”
In our effort to push for racial equality in the country, we, together with 7 other civil society organisations, had initiated a campaign to advocate the Malaysian government to ratify the ICERD. Although the government has not yet ratified ICERD presently, we continue to advocate for the elimination of racial discrimination in Malaysia and uphold the nation to international standards of racial equality.
ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The ASEAN Human Rights Declaration details ASEAN nations’ commitment to human rights for its 600 million people. It was adopted unanimously by the Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States at Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 18 November 2012.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. It is recognised that all 17 goals are integrated as action in one area will affect outcomes in others, and that development must balance social, economic and environmental sustainability. Pusat KOMAS’ work coincides with two of the SDGs, namely the goals to reduce inequality and build peace, justice and strong institutions.
Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Durban Declaration and Programme of Action
The Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA) is the United Nation’s blueprint to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance globally. The document was produced at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, which was held in 2001 at Durban, South Africa.