UN Human Rights Council  60 th  Session – Item 9 L.29 – Explanation of Position  Rhetoric to reality: a global call for concrete action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. EU Explanation of Position   Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the EU Member States that are members of the Human Rights Council. This statement has been agreed by the EU as a whole. The EU reaffirms its steadfast commitment in the fight against racism, racial