聯(lián)合國教科文組織總干事伊琳娜·博科娃在2017年消除種族歧視國際日上的致辭（中英對照版）

Message from Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, on the Occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

聯(lián)合國教科文組織總干事伊琳娜·博科娃在消除種族歧視國際日的致辭

21 March 2017

2017年3月21日

Racial discrimination is a poison that diminishes individuals and societies, perpetuates inequality and feeds anger, bitterness and violence. The fight against racism and all forms of discrimination is a mainstay of peace and social cohesion, especially in our increasingly diverse societies. On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, UNESCO calls on all its Member States and partners to step up their efforts to build a more inclusive, more giving and fairer world.

種族歧視是一劑毒藥，它危害個人和社會，延續(xù)不平等，滋生憤怒、怨恨和暴力。與各種形式的種族主義和歧視作斗爭，是維護(hù)和平與社會凝聚力的支柱，在社會愈加多元化的今天更是如此。值此消除種族歧視國際日，教科文組織呼吁全體會員國與合作伙伴加強(qiáng)努力，建設(shè)一個更加包容、團(tuán)結(jié)和公平的世界。

One of the strongest bastions against racial discrimination is formed by education, awareness of the inanity of racial pseudo-theories, and knowledge of crimes committed in the name of such prejudices throughout history. In this spirit, UNESCO works with teachers, museums and publishers to try to combat stereotypes that stigmatize individuals and peoples because of the colour of their skin, their origin or their affiliation. For it is not enough to acknowledge the damaging effects of racism – we also need the tools and instincts to fight it and condemn it wherever it occurs, in whatever form, from petty, everyday humiliation to aggravated violence. This fight starts in the mind of each of us, and must be conveyed in every way possible. For instance, UNESCO and the Musée de l’Homme are organizing an exhibition to be held in Paris from March on the theme of “Us and Them – From Prejudice to Racism”. Together with the mayors and other urban stakeholders in the International Coalition of Inclusive and Sustainable Cities (ICCAR), UNESCO is committed to developing policies in favour of urban inclusion, non-discrimination and diversity. In partnership with the Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Foundation and the European Coalition of Cities against Racism, UNESCO has in particular launched the initiative “Welcoming cities for refugees” with a view to supporting local authorities in their reception policies. Sport is also a powerful lever for inclusion and that is why UNESCO is waging a campaign with Juventus FC, Radio PRISA and the Santillana Foundation to combat racism in football, through the campaigns “#what colour?” “Sin respeto no hay juego” and “#Together4InclusiveSport” with the Tolerance Center in Moscow.

抵御種族歧視最堅實(shí)的屏障之一是教育，是對披著理論外衣的種族主義不實(shí)言論的認(rèn)識，是對歷史上以這些偏見為名犯下的罪行的了解。秉承這樣的精神，教科文組織與教師、博物館和出版社共同努力，消除因膚色、出身和族群歸屬而誣蔑個人和群體的成見。因為僅僅了解種族主義的危害是不夠的，還需要有力的工具和思想，在種族主義出現(xiàn)時進(jìn)行揭露和打擊，無論它以何種形式出現(xiàn)，是日常的辱罵還是嚴(yán)重的暴力。這場斗爭始于每個人的心靈，并應(yīng)當(dāng) 通過各種媒介廣為傳播。教科文組織與人類博物館將于三月共同舉辦名為“我們與他人——從偏見到種族主義”的展覽。教科文組織還與國際包容性和可持續(xù)城市聯(lián)盟的市長和其他參與者一道，制定促進(jìn)城市包容性和多樣性、反對歧視的政策。教科文組織與 Marianna V. Vardinoyannis基金會和歐洲反對種族主義城市聯(lián)盟共同發(fā)起了“歡迎難民城市倡議”，為地方政府制定接待政策提供支持。體育運(yùn)動也是促進(jìn)包容性的有力杠桿，因此教科文組織與尤文圖斯足球俱樂部、PRISA電臺和 Santillana 基金會共同開展在足球運(yùn)動中打擊種族主義的宣傳活動，主題包括“哪種膚色？”和“沒有尊重就沒有比賽”，另外還與總部在莫斯科的寬容中心聯(lián)合舉辦了題為“共同促進(jìn)包容性體育”的宣傳活動。

At a time of economic crisis and social uncertainty, “the other” is always a convenient scapegoat, and racial discrimination a dangerous temptation that manufacturers of hatred know all too well how to exploit. Faced with the increase in acts and the growing acceptance of statements that encourage racism and hatred of others, UNESCO calls for citizens to react, to pass on the values of solidarity, empathy and altruism. In a world of diversity, understanding and respect of others constitute the only possible path. Building walls to keep other people out often means keeping ourselves shut in. Our diversity is a strength: let us learn how to draw on it for the resources of inventiveness, creativity and peace. The more we respect others, the more we respect ourselves.

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