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The Government of British Columbia first proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 1989 and is proud to reaffirm their commitment to a discrimination-free B.C. by proclaiming March 21 as the Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in B.C. to coincide with International Day as proclaimed first by the United Nations in 1966.
“Youth standing up against racism” is the 2021 theme. It engages the public through #FightRacism, which aims to foster a global culture of tolerance, equality and anti-discrimination and calls on each and every one of us to stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes.
Young people massively showed their support at the 2020 Black Lives Matter marches, which drew millions of demonstrators worldwide. On the streets, groundswells of youth - mostly teens and twenty-somethings - came together to protest against racial injustice. On social media, they mobilized participation, calling on their peers to speak out, and to stand up for the equal rights of all.
Read more at International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination | United Nations
Racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies. But every day, each and every one of us can stand up against racial prejudice and intolerant attitudes. Be a human rights champion, #fightracism and #Standup4humanrights.
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Individuals can apply for up to $500 for projects that connect people socially or involve sharing skills or talents with each other. It's part of the BC government's Responsive Neighbourhood Small Grants Your projects can take place online or in-person, as long as they stay within your local guidelines for physical distancing. 
