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ZERO discrimination Day - March 1

March 4 , 2021 1270 days 1007 0
  • 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.

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