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Today is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. It was started by @UN in honour of the 69 people killed in Sharpeville, South Africa, when police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid 'pass laws' in 1960. May they continue to RIP Show more
It’s Human Rights Day in South Africa today, but it’s also International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. I wasn’t aware of the latter until a friend shared the following article with me #RememberingSharpville independent.co.uk How the Sharpeville massacre changed the course of human rights
"On this Day, let’s commit to work together to build a world of dignity, justice and equal opportunity for every community, everywhere." ~ @UN Secretary-General, @antonioguterres on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Show more
— United Nations in South Africa (@UNinSouthAfrica) March 21, 2024
As the world commemorates the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reflect on South Africa's apartheid history, recognising that racial bias continues to simmer under the surface across geographies even after decades Show more trtworld.com How racism continues decades after South Africa galvanised world against it
Racism - A bias that poisons minds, creates hatred and prevents the progress of mankind and global economy. The fight against racism is therefore not just a moral imperative, rather a matter of human rights. On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Show more
— Shah Satnam Ji Green S Welfare Force Wing (@GreenSwelfares) March 21, 2024
This International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, #IDERD, stand in solidarity with Palestinians by escalating #BDS action. bdsmovement.net International Day Against Racism is Urgent for Palestinians
Racism has no place in our society. We all have a role to play in the struggle against hate. As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, let’s make a difference together. Say no to racism. Say Show more
— UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 (@UNESCO) March 21, 2024
Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme for 2024 is “A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”.
— Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti-Racism (@NSEquity) March 21, 2024
Honored to speak this morning in front of the @UN ’s General Assembly in commemoration of The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! The United Nations was on my vision board for my book LEGACY: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine! Show more
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! Our diversity is our strength. Let's unite in promoting equity and equality for all. #EndRacialDiscrimination #StandUpUAW CIO Committee to Abolish Show more
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2024
International 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.
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