International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March since declared by the United Nations in 1966. In South Africa, the country in which the event took place that gave rise to the observance, the Sharpeville Massacre, the day is commemorated as Human Rights Day, and is a public holiday.

International opposition to
apartheid in South Africa
Campaigns
Instruments and legislation
Organisations
Conferences
UN Security Council Resolutions
  • Resolution 134 (Sharpeville massacre)
  • Resolution 181 (voluntary arms embargo)
  • Resolution 191 (sanctions feasibility)
  • Resolution 282 (arms embargo strengthening)
  • Resolution 418 (mandatory arms embargo)
  • Resolution 435 (South-West Africa ceasefire)
  • Resolution 591 (arms embargo strengthening)
Other aspects
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