GFOD’s recommendations on CDWD led to ACHPR’s adoption of Resolution on caste & descent-based discrimination (Nov 6, 2024). We presented it to @Volker_Turk at Palais Wilson. At #HRC59, he acknowledged Resolution 619- What a global milestone! @CastoutSlavery

📷 GFoD at the 85th ACHPR Session! Our delegation — Cheick Sidati, @AlimaTaal0 , Isatou, Ali Camara, and @BissengQ9893 — joined the 85th ordinary session of the @achpr_cadhp African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to push for justice and recognition for Communities

🌍This #YouthDay2025, CDWD youth step up from the margins to the frontlines. 📅 Aug 19 | 12 PM GMT | Zoom From clean water💧(SDG6) to renewable energy⚡ (SDG7), innovation🛠️ (SDG9), & inclusive cities🏙️ (SDG11) we are shaping a just, inclusive future. 🔗 https://t.co/qOgAXKVm1b

@volker_turk @UN_HRC Thank you for recognizing descent-based discrimination as a global human rights issue at #HRC59.✊🏾 As the Global Forum of Communities Discrimintaed on #Work and #Descent, we stand with communities worldwide for dignity, equality & justice.

HEAR US NOW!! Calling all youth to join our Regional Africa Youth event! 🧒🏾👧🏿 Join the movement to empower the voices of CDWD youth and advocate for decent work and gender equality💼⚖️ 📣 Online CDWD Youth Consultation 🌍 Raising Voices of African CDWD Youth 🗓 20th June 2025

At #ACHPR83 GFoD held a powerful meeting with🇬🇲 @Movement4SJ, a youth-led CSO tackling caste discrimination. Adama Bittaye highlighted ongoing bias in hospitals & public spaces in Basse. We shared #ACHPR Resolution 619 & following plans. Collaboration ahead!✊🏾 @achpr_cadhp

✨Day-3 of #ACHPR83 #NGOForum2025 begins with a #recap of Day-2 engagements. Here is a glimpse of recap of the panel on the promotion of the #ACHPR resolution on #CDWD by the Rapporteur.👉🏾 @AcdhrsOrg @OpenSociety @achpr_cadhp @BissengQ9893 @AlimaTaal0 @ceesayj1

RT @CastoutSlavery: Day 2 of #ACHPR83 #NGOForum2025 continues🌟 Thematic work group on Communities Discriminated on work and Descent in Afri…

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝟔 – 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐏𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 #𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑅𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 #𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑆𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦 #𝑊𝑜𝑟𝑘𝐴𝑛𝑑𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 #𝐴𝐶𝐻𝑃𝑅

@achpr_cadhp @AcdhrsOrg @basirupullo @BissengQ9893 @AlimaTaal0 @ceesayj1 📢From the panel, our very own @BissengQ9893 talks about the Resolution on promotion and protection of #CDWD in Africa passed last year. "There is still a lot to be done," Queen reminds us as she urges for action towards its implementation, monitoring mechanisms & more.✨#ACHPR83

📢In the lead up to the 83rd Ordinary session of @achpr_cadhp, the NGO Forum of #ACHPR has begun! Our delegation is set to raise the issues of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent #CDWD in #Africa and engage in conversations on policy, protection, reparations & more🌍

✨Adding to Dwada's reflections, @AlimaTaal0 at the #ECOSOCYouth Side-event stressed the need for Awareness Campaigns, #leadership spaces for #CDWDYouth, Storytelling, #LegalSupport and Justice Mechanisms - to empower #Youth voives from #CDWD. #HearUsNow

🚨 CDWD Youth at ECOSOC Youth Forum 2025 – HEAR US NOW! 🚨 We're kicking off with our virtual side event: “Harnessing Science for Decent Work and Economic Inclusion of CDWD Youth” 💼🌍 🗓️ 16 April 2025 ⏰ 13:15 EST 🌐 Interpretation in French & Portuguese available 📲 Register

Our very own @AlimaTaal0 makes a call to action to recognize #caste and #Descent based discrimination in The #Gambia. Emphraim Ogwu talks about the #Osu Caste system in #Nigeria. Reflecting on the way forward✊

As the world prepares for the 2025 @UNECOSOC Youth Forum, #HLPF and #WSSD2025, it is vital to include youth from #CDWD & #Indigenous communities.💫🌎 Join us tomorrow for a pre-consultation - a dedicated space for youth to gather, share lived realities, and co-develop

🚀 Breakout rooms in full swing at the @ECOSOC Youth Forum: UN Youth Compass! 🌍 Covering critical themes from peace & security, human rights, digital tech, resilience, & the road to the World Social Summit. 🔥 Youth & UN experts leading the way, with key interventions from our

HAPPENING TODAY! In lead up to the @UNECOSOC Youth Forum 2025. Encouraging our Youth to join in large numbers, your voice matters! @UNMGCY #ECOSOCYouth @Nav_lit1948 @AlimaTaal0 @KunjaniPariyar

Representing @the_inclusivity and GFoD, our Sr. Rights Expert, @AlimaTaal0 deliverer a powerful video intervention at the 58th regular session of the @UN_HRC, highlighting the persistent reality of caste-based discrimination in The Gambia. #CDWD #CDWDYouth #HearUsNow

📢 From Asia to Africa, Europe to Latin America—CDWD voices are rising! ✊🌍 For too long, #CDWD communities have faced exclusion, discrimination & lack of representation. Their futures are decided without them—this must end! 🚨 At #WSSD2 in Qatar, leaders must take real action

🌍 As #CSoCD63 approaches, it's time to Recognize us. Include us. Act for us. #CDWD communities are still silenced, denied rights, & excluded from decisions that shape their futures. This must end! Global leaders at #WSSD2 must act NOW to dismantle these injustices & ensure