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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2025 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025 | World |
| Mar 21, 2026 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026 | World |
Information about International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Shaking hands of two humans from different ethnic groups.
Significance: The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually. The United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
Type:
United Nations days
Location:
World
Initiator:
UN
Start year:
1967
Date origin:
On 21 March, 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.
Website:
http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/
