http://www.un.org/WCAR/durban.pdf

In 1997, the General Assembly decided to convene the Third World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, the Conference which will focus on action-oriented and practical steps to eradicate racism, including measures of prevention, education and protection and the provision of effective remedies. The World Conference will be a uniquely and important opportunity to create a New World vision for the fights against racism in the twenty-first century.