The International Day For The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination is commemorated every year on the 21st March since 1966. In 1960 on the specific day police open fire killed 69 people in South Africa. The victims were peacefully protesting against apartheid laws. This year's theme according to the United Nations is "Racism and Conflict". For further information please visit the UN site:
http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/
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