Racism against people of African descent is still systematic in many parts of the world. That’s what Michelle Bachelet, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a new report Monday.
Systematic racism is still common, especially in North and South America and Europe.
This makes it more difficult for people with an African background to find jobs, healthcare, housing, education and fair treatment. These problems are especially common in countries with slavery or colonial past. “I call on all countries to stop denying racism and start dismantling it,” Bachelet said.
The UN started its report after the death of black American George Floyd in May 2020 to the consequences of police brutality. The report cites another 190 deaths of Africans or people of African descent due to police brutality.
This varies from a 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in Brazil to a 24-year-old man in France who died in police custody.