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![]() International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination HistoryInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination seeks to abolish racism and xenophobia. This day serves as a remembrance for the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa in 1960. On this day Police opened fire at protestors during a peaceful demonstration against apartheid pass laws. The result was 69 dead and hundreds injured. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established in 1966 by the U.N General Assembly. It is observed annually on March 21st in honor of those killed in the Sharpeville massacre. Top Tweets for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination -Updated
In the News and Trending for International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationUpdated Monday marks worldwide efforts to Eliminate Racial Discriminationuq.edu.au International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination acknowledged in Tasmaniaexaminer.com.au Experts of Committee on Elimination of Discrimination against Women commend Dominican Republic on its progressnationaltribune.com.au Let nurses lead the fight to eliminate gender-based discrimination and violence says ACN on IWD 2022acn.edu.au
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - References and Related SitesUN: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination www.ussc.gov: Demographic Differences in Sentencing www.un.org: Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022 Theme www.verywellhealth.com: Health treatment for Black Americans |
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