UN Holidays - Week of Solidarity with Peoples Fighting Against Racism and Racial Discrimination

1966 is an important date in the fight against racism and discrimination. It was this year that the UN General Assembly launched the International Day against Racism, which falls on March 21. The next 7 days are considered to be the Week of Solidarity with Peoples Fighting Against Racism and Racial Discrimination. This date is a warning and commemoration of the terrible tragedy that happened in South Africa in 1960. Then the police killed 69 demonstrators at a peaceful march in Sharpeville. The celebrations are aimed at drawing attention to the problems of racial discrimination around the world and helping to increase people's tolerance. Each year the celebration takes place under a different slogan, but the purpose of all events is to emphasize that there is strength in diversity. More than 500 organizations from all over Europe hold various exhibitions, presentations and conferences. Anti-racist posters, films and books are presented at the celebrations. Speakers include representatives who have directly encountered racial discrimination in their lives. The problem of discrimination is one of the most pronounced problems that modern society is struggling with. The number of racist attacks in Europe is constantly growing, and such actions are often met with passive social reactions. The goal of Anti-Racism Week is to raise public awareness among citizens of different countries. To effectively counter racism, education and self-reflection are key. Racism is everyday life today. Racial and ethnic discrimination is a sad and complex reality for millions of people. Racism can take many forms, from depriving people of the fundamental right of equality to ethnic hatred and even genocide. All this destroys the lives of many communities and people every day. A particularly important task of exhibitions is to instill tolerance and respect for diversity among the younger generation. Think about how many times have you experienced racial discrimination, such as denial of access to goods or services, or unequal treatment in the workplace?