Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. This day commemorates the tragic Sharpeville Massacre that occurred on March 21, 1960, in South Africa, during a peaceful protest against apartheid laws. The day highlights progress made in combating racial discrimination and acknowledges the ongoing challenges. The year 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD), a key treaty in the fight against racism.