Reports on the glorification of Nazism
Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism
Since 2012, the General Assembly has mandated the Special Rapporteur to submit annual reports, to both the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly, on the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
The reports address the manifestation in many parts of the world of various extremist political parties, movements, ideologies and groups of a racist or xenophobic character, including neo-Nazis and skinhead groups and examine the implementation of discriminatory measures and policies at the local or national levels, triggered by this trend.
Furthermore, the reports present recommendation for Member States to continue to take adequate steps, including through national legislation, aimed at preventing and countering incitement to violence against racial, ethnic, religious minorities and ideas based on racial superiority or hatred.
Year | Session | Symbol and theme |
2024 | 79th Session of the GA | The description is as follows: The present report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Ashwini K. P., is submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to its resolution 78/190. In the report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes the submissions of States regarding the actions they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and outlines relevant information submitted by other stakeholders. The Special Rapporteur also provides information about the relevant international legal framework and makes recommendations to Member States and other stakeholders. |
2024 | 56th session HRC | The present report of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, Ashwini K.P was submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to General Assembly resolution 78/190. In the report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes the submissions of States regarding the actions that they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and outlines relevant information submitted by other stakeholders. The Special Rapporteur provides information about the relevant international legal framework and makes recommendations to States Members of the United Nations and other stakeholders. |
2023 | 78th session GA | In the report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes the submissions of States regarding the actions they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and outlines relevant information submitted by other stakeholders. The Special Rapporteur also provides information about the relevant international legal framework and makes recommendations to Member States and other stakeholders. |
2023 | 53rd session HRC | In this report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes the submissions of States regarding the actions they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance and outlines relevant information submitted by non-governmental organizations. The Special Rapporteur also provides information about the relevant international legal framework and makes recommendations for Member States. |
2022 | 77th Session GA | In this report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes information received from Member States with regard to the implementation of Assembly resolution 76/149. She thanks Member States who made submissions for their contributions. The Special Rapporteur also summarizes the key trends in the glorification of Nazism and related racism, xenophobia and intolerance that she has observed and reported on during the five years of her mandate. The Special Rapporteur subsequently outlines the governing principles and obligations of racial equality and non-discrimination, highlighting their application in combating racism and xenophobia. |
2022 | 50th Session HRC | In the report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes submissions of States regarding the actions they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and outlines relevant information submitted by non-governmental organizations. The Special Rapporteur provides information about the relevant international legal framework, and also provides recommendations for Member States. |
2021 | 76th Session GA | In this report, the Special Rapporteur summarizes State submissions regarding actions taken to combat the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. The Special Rapporteur has prepared this report on the basis of contributions received from States and civil society actors and outlined the governing principles and obligations of racial equality and non-discrimination, highlighting their application in combating racism and xenophobia. The Special Rapporteur also reminded Member States of the strong commitment required to tackle the increase in hate crimes and incitement to violence targeting ethnic, racial and religious minorities worldwide. |
48th Session HRC | The report of the Special Rapporteur pursuant Resolution 75/169 of the General Assembly addresses States and other stakeholders contributions on combating glorification of Nazism, Neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. In this report the Special Rapporteur recalled the applicable equality framework, which is based on the premise that all persons should enjoy all human rights without discrimination on any grounds. She reiterated that the prohibition on racial discrimination is aimed at guaranteeing substantive equality and called on States to take action to combat intentional or purposeful racial discrimination, as well as de facto or unintentional racial discrimination. | |
2020 | 75th Session GA | In this report, the Special Rapporteur addresses an increase in antisemitic incidents and conspiracy theories since the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). She examines some of the ideology behind the manifestation of antisemitism, which overlaps with ideologies that have also resulted in an increase in anti-Asian and anti-black racism, Islamophobia, and attacks on non-nationals, in relation to the origin and propagation of COVID-19. |
44thsession HRC | The present report summarizes recent trends in antisemitic violence, hate crime, hate speech and other incidents; and examines the relationship of antisemitism to and its intersection with other forms of racism and related intolerance. Furthermore, she recalls the obligations of States under international human rights law to combat antisemitism and other forms of racism and intolerance and offers recommendations in light of those obligations. | |
2019 | 74th session GA | Summarizes State submissions regarding the actions they have taken to combat the glorification of Nazism. |
41st session HRC | Update on trends in and manifestations of glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and related ideologies. | |
2018 | 73th session GA | A/73/312 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 72/156) |
38th session HRC | A/HRC/38/53 | |
2017 | 72nd session GA | A/72/291 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 71/179) |
35th session HRC | A/HRC/35/42 | |
2016 | 71st session GA | A/71/325 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 70/139) |
32nd session HRC | A/HRC/32/49 | |
2015 | 70th session GA | A/70/321 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 69/160) |
29th session HRC | A/HRC/29/47 | |
2014 | 69th session GA | A/69/334 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 68/150) |
26th session HRC | A/HRC/26/50 | |
2013 | 68th session GA | A/68/329 (implementation of General Assembly resolution 67/154) |
23rd session HRC | A/HRC/23/24 |