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 follow international human rights law to end structural racism. Racism, especially anti-Black racism, is deeply rooted in systems linked to colonialism, apartheid, and slavery. Reparations for historic racial injustices are necessary to address current inequality and discrimination. The rise of hatred and racism worldwide highlights the need for governments to prioritize anti-racism in policymaking.
