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UN calls on states, sports bodies to prevent racism after Paraguay senator's remarks on Mbappé

UN calls on states, sports bodies to prevent racism after Paraguay senator's remarks on Mbappé

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The UN Human Rights Office stated that states and sports organizations must prevent racism.
  • This statement follows racist remarks made by a Paraguayan senator targeting French footballer Kylian Mbappé.
  • The UN reiterated its commitment to combating all forms of discrimination.

The United Nations Human Rights Office has addressed racist expressions made by a Paraguayan senator, emphasizing that states and sports organizations bear the responsibility to prevent racism. The UN's stance comes after a Paraguayan senator directed racist comments towards French football star Kylian Mbappé.

While the article does not detail the specific remarks or the senator's identity, it highlights the UN's position on combating discrimination in sports and public discourse. The UN Human Rights Office consistently advocates for the eradication of racism and all forms of prejudice.

This intervention underscores the global concern over racism in sports and the role of international bodies in holding nations and organizations accountable for discriminatory incidents. The UN's reiteration of its commitment signals a continued effort to promote equality and respect within the international sporting community.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.