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 must commit to following international human rights law to end structural racism, particularly anti-Black racism rooted in colonialism, apartheid, and slavery. Reparations for communities affected by racial discrimination are crucial. Human Rights Watch provided analysis to the UN on the need for reparations to address racial inequality. Anti-racist efforts are under attack globally, highlighting the importance of mainstreaming anti-racism in policymaking to ensure equity and nondiscrimination.
