Awareness Equality and inclusion
Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination
From 21 to 27 March the UN encourages a week of solidarity with people fighting racism and racial discrimination.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1979
About the day
In 1979 the UN General Assembly asked countries to hold a week of solidarity with peoples struggling against racism, starting on 21 March each year. It follows the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 21 to 27 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | 21 to 27 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | 21 to 27 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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