UN Secretary General’s message for 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Last year, people around the globe took to the streets to protest the vicious global pandemic of racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They recognized racism for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dangerous. Abhorrent. Ugly. And everywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Racism is a deeply rooted global evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It transcends generations and contaminates societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It perpetuates inequality, oppression and marginalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see racism in the pervasive discrimination suffered by people of African descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see it in the injustices and oppression endured by indigenous peoples and other ethnic minorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We see it in the repugnant views of white supremacists and other extremist groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wherever we see racism, we must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination highlights the important role of youth, who have been in the forefront of the fight against racism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Young people\u2019s attitudes and behaviour will dictate the future shape and look of our societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I appeal to young people everywhere, as well as educators and leaders, to teach the world that all people are born equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Supremacy is an evil lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Racism kills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this day, and every day, let us work together to rid the world of the pernicious evil of racism so all may live in a world of peace, dignity and opportunity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n