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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. Police had 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 -
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