
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (2026)
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) is observed on 21 March. On this day in 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa,

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) is observed on 21 March. On this day in 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa,

The International Day to Combat Islamophobia was established by the United Nations in 2022 and is observed annually on 15 March. This date holds deep significance as

The 2025 theme is “60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Racial of Discrimination (ICERD)”. Racism remains an ongoing barrier

2024 Theme: A decade of recognition, justice, and development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent The International Day for the Elimination

Celebrating cultural diversity is at the heart of Harmony Week. Harmony Week has been celebrated in Australia since 1999. It is celebrated during the week

Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen

Sunday 2 July – Sunday 9 July 2023 The theme for NAIDOC Week 2023 is For Our Elders. National NAIDOC Week recognises and celebrates the


27 May – 3 June 2023 Be the Voice for Generations National Reconciliation Week has been observed in Australia since 1996. It is a time

2023 Theme: 75th anniversary of the UDHR – an impetus to combat racism The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) marks the

Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home — so close and so small that they cannot be seen

The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

Five people from different cultural backgrounds smiling with hands outstretched.

Sunday 3 July – Sunday 10 July 2022 The theme for NAIDOC Week 2022 is Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! National NAIDOC Week is

27 May – 3 June 2022 Be Brave. Make Change National Reconciliation Week has been observed in Australia since 1996 and it is a time