#FightRacism aims to foster a global culture of tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination. Every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes.

 

#FightRacism was first launched in 2009 to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which commemorates the brutal killings of 69 anti-apartheid protestors. In December 2019, the UN Human Rights Office extended the campaign to run on a year-long basis, as part of its commitment to end intolerance, xenophobia & discrimination of every kind.

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Highlights

Voices for Action against Racism
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March), we encourage people everywhere to raise their voices and mobilise against all forms and manifestations of racial discrimination and injustice, and to contribute to ensuring a safe environment, both off and online, for those who speak up. Learn more…
I Don’t Forward Hate: an online campaign against hate speech in Pakistan
For decades, Pakistan has been battling the effects of hate speech, particularly against religious and ethnic minorities, women, and other marginalised groups. Violence has continued to escalate, and countless lives have been destroyed. Learn more…
Anti-racism day 2021
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March) we celebrate the young human rights defenders who, through their global engagement for equality and inclusion, build solidarity, lead change and stand up against racism. Learn more…
Anti-racism event 2021
Geneva, 16 March 2020 - Tune in on 21 March, International Day for the Elimination of Racial discrimination, for the Anti-Racism Live Global Digital Experience from 1.45 p.m. to 10 p.m. GMT, presented by our partner Peace One Day. Learn more…
21 March 2020
#FightRacism: Interview with British football star Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling speaks out against racism on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Learn more…
13 March 2020
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination join us to #FightRacism every day, everywhere. Learn more…
22 November 2019
Lenny Kravitz joins forces with UN Human Rights to release new single “Here To Love”
“Here To Love” has been chosen as the theme song of the Office’s #FightRacism campaign throughout 2020 and beyond. Learn more…
25th October 2019
Why we must all combat hate speech today
Interview with UN Special Advisor on Genocide Adama Dieng on Hate Speech. Learn more…
15th March 2019
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 21 March 2019
On this Day, we call on the international community to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Learn more…