Correct Answer : August 31st
The International Day for People of African Descent is celebrated annually on August 31st. This day was established to highlight the exceptional accomplishments of Africans and people of African descent around the world. Additionally, it offers a chance to work on doing away with all sorts of prejudice against those of African descent.
Racism is one of the greatest barriers to sustainable development – because to meet the challenges of poverty, conflict and climate change, we must work together and leave no one behind. Racism makes it difficult for people in different communities or countries to work together because they're not allowed to see each other as equals. When we allow racism to continue, we neglect the amazing potential of our world and at the same time, we lose the chance to build a more just society where everyone has their fair shot at prosperity.
History : The first International Day for People of African Descent was proclaimed and observed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last year on August 31, 2021. The day was first observed halfway through the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024), which calls for nations and other members of the international community to take proactive measures to advance recognition, justice, and development.
Significance : The International Day for People of African Descent serves as a reminder that all racial superiority theories are false, contradicted by science, socially unjust, and harmful at the same time. Events and seminars that are organised on this day aim to educate the general public about the need to condemn racism and any beliefs that contend there are distinct human races..
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