From July 2023 to March 2024, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is holding online regional consultations to seek comments and discuss on its draft general recommendation No. 37 on racial discrimination in the enjoyment of the right to health. This direct exchange between members of the Committee and actors from various regions, including civil society and grassroots organizations, national human rights institutions, practitioners, and experts will be an opportunity to engage in the process of drafting the general recommendation to ensure an inclusive and holistic approach.

Previous regional consultations:

• Francophone Africa, 12 July 2023 (Concept note: Français)
• Latin America, 27 July 2023 (Concept note: Español | Portuguese Português)
• Asia and the Pacific, 18 October 2023 (Concept note)

Next regional consultations:

• Europe, North America, the Caribbean and English-speaking countries in Africa, 5 March 2024 (Concept note)

Consultation in other regions will be held between October and December (dates to be confirmed)

If you wish to know more about or participate in future regional consultations, you can contact send an email to ohchr-cerd-gr37@un.org for further information.