Background:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination.
2013 Theme: "Racism and Sport"
"We must join forces to end racism, and sport can help reach this goal. On this International Day, let us recommit to ending racial discrimination and realizing our vision of justice, equality and freedom from fear for all."
Secretary-General United Nations Ban Ki-moon
For more information:http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/
What can you do?
http://www.un.org/en/letsfightracism/
