It often comes coded. Sometimes it is buried in educational, cultural or linguistic qualifications. Secondly, because racism and racist attitudes are so universal and psychologically deep-rooted, they need to be addressed at several levels, including the psychological level. Racism is not confined to one or the other race. At one level, almost no one is free from such prejudice.
Racism is therefore as much an examination of oneself as of society.
Research and studies need to be carried out on some of these concealed or disguised manifestations of racism, and on their psychological sources and characteristics. Non-governmental organizations active in countering racism, and scholars and therapists who have studied the problem deeply, can play an important role in the success of the conference. The critical role of the NGOs and youth is demonstrated by their response to recent developments in Europe and elsewhere. It is important that while the Conference should address all manifestations of racism and racial discrimination, it must also not lose a focus on racism as it is most commonly understood and most widely experienced. All discrimination is unacceptable and should be addressed with concern and urgency.