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Open letter to Theresa May: recognise the UN International Decade for People of African Descent

The British government has admitted to having no plans to recognise the UN International Decade for People of African Descent. At a time when racialised discrimination and inequality are rampant, this is unacceptable.

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This is an open letter from a coalition of African-led organisations and supporters to Prime Minister Theresa May, the British government and the two houses of parliament. For more information about the letter and how to get in touch with members of the coalition, please contact Michael McEachrane (mceachrane@gmail.com).

We, the undersigned – a coalition of African-led organisations and supporters – urgently call upon the British government, members of parliament and the House of Lords to officially recognise the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024.1

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