Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. Governments are urged to recommit to following international human rights law to end structural racism. Racism, especially anti-Black racism, is deeply rooted in societal systems tied to colonialism, apartheid, and slavery. Communities affected by historic injustices have a right to reparations. Human Rights Watch provided analysis to the UN on the need for reparations to address current racial inequality. The rise of racist rhetoric worldwide underscores the need for governments to prioritize anti-racism in policymaking.
