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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.

Details

Date: March 21
Event Category: International Days
Website: https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day

Organizer

United Nations
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