INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION

Today is especially meaningful because with all the racial discrimination still going on in this world today, everyone really need to take a step back and think on what is the real reasoning behind discrimination. God created all humans equal, no one above the other unless you are God himself. No color, no race, no gender, no religion, no language…. NO HATE! Everyone need to work together to make this world a better place not a hated place.

Racial discrimination divides us all and kills. It takes away peace between States and undermines social cohesion within increasingly diverse societies. All it is, is racial and religious-based slavery and it is escalating every day and in too many countries around the world.

What is The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination?

In 1966, the United Nations declared the first Day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to commemorate those who had been killed on March 21, 1960, whilst peacefully protesting against the Apartheid pass laws in South Africa. “ The day is an opportunity to renew our commitment to building a world of justice and equality where xenophobia and bigotry do not exist.  We must learn the lessons of history and acknowledge the profound damage caused by racial discrimination.”, said by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

This year marks the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action at the World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance in 2001.

Everyone have a role in combating racism and we all must do our parts.

Racial discrimination, which can be brutal and wide-ranging, is sometimes embodied in iniquitous laws. It can continuously deprive people each and every day of their basic rights to employment, housing and a social life.

In this world there are so many shades of color and diversity and everyone is beautiful in their own way. Everyone was made to be different, unique and unlike any other regardless of skin pigmentation, we are ALL unique and different. Wouldn't the world be bland if everyone was the same? Thought the same way? Acted the same way? We are ALL different and should love one another in spite of the differences.

Say NO to Racial Discrimination and make your voice heard!

Signing out

Dr. Destiny Neuman-Ashland aka Big Sister On Point