- The main aim behind celebrating this day is to mark the importance of strengthening meaningful and safe public participation and representation in all areas of decision-making to prevent racial discrimination.
- The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is watched every year on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and murdered 69 individuals at a quiet exhibit against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.
- In 1979, the General Assembly embraced a program of activities to be undertaken amid the moment half of the Decade for Activity to Combat Prejudice and Racial Discrimination. On that event, the General Assembly chose that a week of solidarity with the people groups battling against racism and racial discrimination, starting on 21 March, would be organized yearly in all States.
Question:
Q.1 On which date International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated?
a. 21st March
b. 22nd March
c. 23rd March
d. 20th March
a. 21st March
b. 22nd March
c. 23rd March
d. 20th March