What did she extend her term as High Commissioner for Human Rights for?
To preside over the World Conference against Racism 2001
To continue human rights advocacy
To oversee the Millennium Development Goals
To spearhead a global anti-poverty initiative
Answer
To preside over the World Conference against Racism 2001, Mary Robinson extended her term as High Commissioner for Human Rights. The conference was held in Durban, South Africa, and was attended by over 100 heads of state. The conference focused on the issue of racism and xenophobia, and produced a declaration and program of action that called for greater efforts to combat these problems.
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