New Delhi: The United Nations observe March 21 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The day goals to elevate consciousness about equality amd marks as an initiative to finish all kinds of racism and racial discrimination and calls all sections of society to get up in opposition to illiberal attitudes.
We reside in the twenty first century nonetheless there are international locations which are dealing with the challenge of racial discrimination. A latest instance was the 2020 Black Lives Matter march, which gained help from million of demonstrators worldwide.
Here is all the things you need to know about today:
Theme for 2021:
The theme for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2021 is “Youth standing up against racism”.
The hashtag which is getting used is #FightRacism, so as to attain out to a mass viewers.
On Sunday’s #FightRacism Day, we rejoice the younger human rights defenders who, by way of their world engagement for equality & inclusion, construct solidarity, lead change and get up in opposition to racism.
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— United Nations (@UN) March 20, 2021
History:
This day is noticed yearly to commemorate the lives of 69 individuals who had been killed in 1960, at a peaceable demonstration in opposition to the apartheid “pass laws” in Sharpeville, South Africa. This occasion is called the Sharpeville tragedy or the Sharpeville bloodbath, which captured worldwide consideration.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was then established six years after the occasion in 1966.
Significance:
This annual observance goals to unite the world in opposition to racism and discrimination so as to construct a extra glad and peaceable society.
