The correct answer is: A. 21 March
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on 21 March each year. It is a day to promote tolerance, understanding and friendship among people of all races and ethnic origins. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1966, in response to the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, in which 69 people were killed by police while protesting against the apartheid regime.
The theme for the 2023 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is “Voices for a Just World: Racism in the Media”. The theme highlights the role of the media in promoting racial equality and combating racism. The United Nations calls on all media to promote tolerance, understanding and respect for all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity or origin.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option B, 20 December, is the day that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
- Option C, 21 March, is the day that the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed.
- Option D, 17 June, is the day that the World Refugee Day is observed.