My employer sent out this info on an e-mail to me and I thought this day would be an important one to share.
On March 21st 1960 in the township of Sharpeville, South Africa, 69 people who were peacefully demonstrating against apartheid pass laws were brutally killed.
Subsequently, the United Nations General Assembly declared the day, March 21st, as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The international community was called to not only commemorate that tragedy but also to work together to combat racism and discrimination that exist today. Since 1989, Canada has shown its support to this campaign.
As Canadians, we are fortunate that the notion of multiculturalism and inclusiveness are basic to this country. We have taken a stand against racism and in favour of a society where people's differences are respected and valued. Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Federal and Provincial Human Rights Acts and Canada's signature on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights all attest to this commitment.
On March 21st 1960 in the township of Sharpeville, South Africa, 69 people who were peacefully demonstrating against apartheid pass laws were brutally killed.
Subsequently, the United Nations General Assembly declared the day, March 21st, as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The international community was called to not only commemorate that tragedy but also to work together to combat racism and discrimination that exist today. Since 1989, Canada has shown its support to this campaign.
As Canadians, we are fortunate that the notion of multiculturalism and inclusiveness are basic to this country. We have taken a stand against racism and in favour of a society where people's differences are respected and valued. Our Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Federal and Provincial Human Rights Acts and Canada's signature on the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights all attest to this commitment.
