International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2020
March 21st is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the day in which the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.
In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination and organised a week of solidarity for the people struggling against racism and racial discrimination beginning on 21 March, in all states, annually.
This year, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is focused on the midterm review of the International Decade for People that are of African Descent. This is undertaken by the Human Rights Council in Geneva. This year a review will take place to overlook the progress made and to decide on further necessary actions in order to eliminate racial discrimination around the world. You can find more information here.
Show Racism The Red Card
EFDN and clubs have created several European media campaigns and organised events to promote equality, standing against racism. Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is a 24-month anti-racism and anti-discrimination programme which is based on the proven concept of the Red Card Campaign delivered in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. SRtRC utilises the high-profile status of football and football players to help tackle racism in society. The project aims to raise awareness of diversity, foster social cohesion, and reduce physical and verbal violence linked to racism.
The main objectives of Show Racism The Red Card are to:
- Raise awareness of diversity
- Foster tolerance and social cohesion
- Reduce physical and verbal violence linked to racism
- Make society aware of the negative impact of racism on individuals
- Produce European media campaigns and engage with multiplier clubs/ sport organisations
- Create high-quality, comprehensive and transferable educational materials
Show The Red Card
With your support, we will create a social community without prejudices, discrimination and racism. You can show your support by spreading awareness of SRtRC on your social channels by using the following hashtags: #Diversitywins #Showracismtheredcard
If you have any questions please contact: info@theredcard.eu you can also find out more information on our website here.
