Audiences

Attendance at most side events seems to be mostly limited to sectional publics. The event on structural racism (which dealt with Bolivia, but also with larger issues) was mostly (though not exclusively) attended by Spanish speakers. The much larger debate on slavery, memory, and reparations is mostly (though not exclusively) attended by Africans, Afro-Caribbeans, and members of "African" organizations from non-African countries.

This is the first event so far where I heard any substantive discussion of the actual implementation of the DDPA (Durban Declaration and Program of Action) and mechanisms to hold countries accountable.