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2011 – International Year for People of African Descent
The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution
A/RES/64/169 “International Year for People of African
Descent,” which proclaims 2011 the International Year for
People of African Descent, with a view to strengthening
national actions and regional and international cooperation
for the benefit of people of African descent in relation to
their full enjoyment of economic, cultural, social, civil
and political rights, their participation and integration in
all political, economic, social and cultural aspects of
society, and the promotion of a greater knowledge of and
respect for their diverse heritage and culture.
Resolution Adopted by the United Nations General
Assembly.
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