UN and caste-based slavery in Mauritania
UN TREATY BODIES
Mauritenia was examined by CERD in 2004 and by CRC in 2009, where both Committees expressed concern about the persistance of caste-based slavery.
- Concluding Observations on caste-based slavery in Mauritania
- Read more about UN treaty body reviews of caste affected countries
UN SPECIAL PROCEDURES
The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, Mr. Diène visited Mauritania from 20 to 24 January 2008 at the Government’s invitation.
- Read the observations from the country visit
- Read more about the UN Special Procedures and caste discrimination
DOCUMENTATION
> Slavery in Mauritania (Anti-Slavery International website)
> Forced labour in Mauritania (Anti-Slavery International Briefing Paper 2008)
