Zero discrimination Day is commemorated on March 1 every year by the United Nations and other international institutions.
The day intends to eradicate mental boundaries like sex, gender, race, age, income class, ethnicity and religion.
Zero Discrimination Day 2021 aims at ending inequalities, discrimination existing in the world, especially after the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
History
The day was first observed in 2014.
It was launched by Michel Sidibe, the executive director of UNAIDS.
The day aims to create global solidarity towards ending all forms of discrimination.
The day is particularly noted by organizations like UNAIDS that combat discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS.