August 23 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, established by UNESCO. The colonial past of many European countries still has a profound effect in the present. Think of institutional racism and its damaging consequences for black people and people of colour. That is why we think it… Continue Reading August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
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June 18: International Day for Countering Hate Speech
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is International Day for Countering Hate Speech. It’s never just a comment. Rise above hate! #NoToHate Continue Reading June 18: International Day for Countering Hate Speech
1 March: Zero Discrimination Day
Today is Zero Discrimination Day. Today UNAIDS calls upon everyone to help eradicating discrimination in all forms, and to promote social inclusion and tolerance. Although every individual has the right to unconditionally live with dignity, still many people don’t enjoy the same level of privilege as some people. In The Wyrd Thing podcast we have… Continue Reading 1 March: Zero Discrimination Day