11. Debate: Eradicating racism and building an anti-racist Wales

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 19 October 2021.

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(Translated)

Motion NDM7805 Lesley Griffiths, Siân Gwenllian, Darren Millar, Jane Dodds

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Supports wholeheartedly:

a) the global fight to root out racism and racist ideology and strive towards a more equal Wales, tackling systemic and structural race inequality;

b) the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

2. Calls for an update from the Senedd Commission on the development of a cross-party Welsh declaration embodying the principles of the CERD.

3. Welcomes the Monumental Welsh Women’s unveiling of the Betty Campbell MBE statue in Central Square, Cardiff.

4. Welcomes the Race Equality Action Plan for an Anti-Racist Wales to address structural and systemic inequality, and advance opportunity for black, Asian and minority ethnic people in Wales.