International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationCategory : Events
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960 (21 march).
The United Nations has been concerned with this issue since its foundation and the prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in the public and private spheres. The principle of equality also requires States to adopt spe ...
Palm SundayCategory : Events
Palm Sunday is NOT a public holiday, but it always falls on a Sunday. That is why it is called Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday is in Christian tradition the celebration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on the Sunday before the crucifixion. It is celebrated on the last Sunday before Easter. The name comes from the Gospel account of people scattering palm branches in front of Jesus as he rode into the city.
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