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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21
March 22 , 2021
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- In 1966, the United Nations General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
- On that day, in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid pass laws.
- This year, the theme for this day is "Youth standing up against racism."
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