Item - 2022.CR7.5
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee on May 9, 2022 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also EX33.14
CR7.5 - Engagement with the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.
Summary
The Manager, Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unit, Social Development, Finance and Administration, will provide an update on the engagement of the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent, as aligned with the Committee's 2021-2022 Work Plan Priorities.
Motions
That the Confronting Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee recommend that:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to work with the UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities to engage other large Canadian municipalities on their efforts to advance the 2015-2024 United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent, to share and amplify learnings and Black experience, evaluate progress, and identify shared strategic actions to achieve and sustain long term outcomes for Black Canadians.