“Racism and sport” is the focus of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2013.  Our colleagues from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights are hosting a special event this week with football/soccer superstars Patrick Vieira and Kevin-Prince Boateng.

Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies. Each and every one of us plays a role in either contributing to or breaking down racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. 

What can you do to fight racism? Ideas here — now in six languages!

21 March is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Monday is an opportunity to remember Martin Luther King Jr. who would have turned 83 today. To honor his legacy, find out what you can do today – and all year round – to  fight racism and intolerance: http://www.un.org/en/letsfightracism/

Related links:

International Day for Tolerance 

International Human Solidarity Day 

OHCHR on Let’s Fight Racism