Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Dhan Raj Gurung, participated in the opening ceremony of the Global Forum against Racism and Discrimination held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on 29 November 2023.
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Racism will not be overcome with mere professions of good faith but with anti-racist action
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Racism will not be overcome with mere professions of good faith but with anti-racist action
Every year on March 21, a global movement gathers to fight prejudice and intolerance by marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This provides an opportunity to explore the nuanced causes and consequences of modern racism, and renew an important commitment to combat discrimination. Racial discrimination, beyond being a breach of human rights, has harmful effects on human health and well-being, and risks wider disruptions to social cohesion. The words of former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan remain pertinent: “Our mission is to confront ignorance with knowledge, bigotry with tolerance, and isolation with the outstretched hand of generosity. Racism can, will, and must be defeated.”