Minister Lamola says racism, xenophobia, and related intolerance continue to persist [SOUND]

# Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola says racism and related intolerance cannot be defeated through state action alone. He participated in a United Nations high-level meeting to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. The declaration seeks to acknowledge historical injustices, dismantle inequalities and build societies grounded in dignity, equality and justice for all. Lamola says laws, independent institutions and policies addressing discrimination are essential: