International Day for Elimination of Racism recognized at Peacock Collegiate

International Day for Elimination of Racism recognized at Peacock Collegiate

One speaker addressed common myths and misconceptions about refugees and immigrants.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

In 1966, the United Nations proclaimed March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, to be commemorated yearly. On that day in 1960, the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against oppressive apartheid “pass laws”. This day calls on us to remember the loss of the Sharpeville protesters and show solidarity to peoples struggling against racism and racia…

NDP statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2025

NDP critic for diversity and inclusion MP Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach) made the following statement:

Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – ERGO Network

ERGO Network Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination For centuries, Roma communities across Europe have faced systemic discrimination, marginalisation, and racism. As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March, we at ERGO Network reaffirm our commitment to fighting racism in all its forms