International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023; March 21st.

FORUM: "75th anniversary of the UDHR - an impetus to combat racism." International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023.

The 2023 theme of the International Day focuses on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination, 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).21 March is also an opportunity to focus attention on the International Decade for the People of African Descent, who constitute some of the world’s poorest and most marginalized groups. Five years after the Decade’s launch in 2015, the United Nations General Assembly have conducted a critical mid-point review, to assess what countries have accomplished and to identify actions to be taken to improve the human rights situation of Afro-descendants. Studies and findings by international and national bodies demonstrate that people of African descent still have limited access to quality education, health services, housing and social security. To observe the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, We invite people to demonstrate how 'harmony' hides structural and systemic racism. Follow the conversation with the hashtags:#AfricanDescent, #21March, #FightRacism, #IDERD.

EVENTS: Join the panel discussions to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2023.

Commemorative Event
21 March 2023, 11:00-12:30 pm EDT
General Assembly Hall, New York

An event to mark the International Day, featuring remarks by Secretary-General António Guterres, Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the General Assembly, Ms. Ilze Brand Kehris, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ms. Verene Albertha Sheperd, Chairperson of Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and more. Watch live on UN WebTV.

Debate on the urgency of combatting racism and racial discrimination 75 years after the adoption of the UDHR

Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 4 - 6 pm CET
Palais des Nations, Geneva

The panel discussion will gather speakers, who are known for their active role in the fight against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, and who are from diverse backgrounds. They will share their experience, expertise and recommendations on how to address some of the most pressing challenges and obstacles. Watch live on UN WebTV.

2023 UN Human Rights Prize

Nominations are now open for the 2023 UN Human Rights Prize. The prize, which is given out every five years, recognizes individuals or organizations for outstanding achievements in the field of human rights. Nominations can be submitted until 15 April 2023. The award ceremony will take place at UN Headquarters in New York in December 2023.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED!

- Advance equality and anti-discrimination.

 Get involved in the development of more advanced racial awareness

- mobilize actions against all forms and manifestations of racial discrimination and injustice.
- Support individual and organisational conversations about the importance of keeping the focus of IDERD
- Engage in proactive, open discussions about racism demonstrates a commitment to tackling racism when it occurs and preventing it in the future
- Provide the space to strategise for change.

CAMPAIGN: Against the alarming rise of xenophobia, racism and intolerance, the UN Human Rights Office has launched its #FightRacism campaign to foster a global culture of tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination.

WEBINARS: Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination.UNESCO

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