62 ~Participants in the protest against racism. Paris, France. Photo from the archive UN Secretary General: “The legacy of colonialism and slavery continues to poison our world” Human rights ~ 60 > at the opening of the fourth session of a permanent forum on the problem of African origin, the UN Secretary General in a statement announced by the head of his office, made a strict assessment of racism and inequality in the modern world. He emphasized that humanity is still faced with the consequences of historical injustice, and new technologies, in particular artificial intelligence, often only aggravate the existing inequality. 62 ~ “We meet during the period of serious challenges – both old and new,” the Secretary General said. He noted that “current disagreements are deepened”, and “the legacy of colonialism and slavery continues to poison our world.” ~ 60 > special attention was paid to the position of African people, who, according to the General Secretary, are still encountered with injustice, isolation, systemic, systemic system discrimination and violence. “~ 60 > We meet during serious challenges – both old and old new He warned that even such promising technologies as artificial intelligence can reproduce historical injustice: “Even artificial intelligence, which promises humanity great opportunities, often reflects and enhances the same inequality and racial prejudices that have been haunting us for centuries.” according to him, “power. It is still concentrated in the hands of a few, ”and many communities are deprived of access to the advantages of technological progress. In this regard, the Secretary General recalled that the permanent Forum on Persons of African origin was created “to confront this injustice”, “strengthen the voices” of African communities and “accelerate progress to the world based on dignity, justice and Equality “. 60 ~ Blockquote > ~ 60 > even artificial intelligence, which promises humanity huge opportunities, often reflects and enhances the same inequality and racial prejudices that haunt us For centuries 60 ~/BLOCKQUOTE >One of the key areas of efforts should be the introduction of the “framework of reparation justice based on international law in the field of human rights,” the Secretary General emphasized. Such measures should “recognize the damage and injustice caused, as well as their ongoing manifestation and consequences” and “ensure the restoration of justice for past crimes.” ~ 60 > 60 > he also called for elimination of the antiquity and systems of AI: “We should eliminate the antiquity in artificial intelligence systems and ensure, ensure, ensure, ensure In order for these technologies to contribute to equality, inclusion and digital justice. ” An important step along the path, according to him, is the implementation of the obligations of the global digital agreement concluded in 2024, and investments in the development of potential, “so that persons of African origin can participate in the development, management and control of technology.” ~ 60 > ~ 60 > in the completion of his performance, the General Secretary emphasized that we were carrying “all we carry Responsibility – international organizations, governments, business and individual citizens. ” He called on the UN member states to fulfill its obligations under the Damban Declaration and the Program of Action, calling them “a road map to combat racism, racial discrimination and intolerance.” ~ 60 >~ 60 > “Together with determination and courage, let’s continue the way to the world in which human rights are rights in which persons They will be fully respected, defended and ensured, ”he concluded.