Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination 2017 begins on March 21 and ends on March 27.  Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979, this week celebrates the importance for communities and nations to strive towards racial equality and tolerance. According to the UN, “knowledge and information on the diversity of human races, ethnicity and customs contribute to overcoming racism and is a conduit for a better understanding, tolerance and acceptance.” Racial intolerance can lead to serious conflicts. Take action today: commit to a world free from discrimination!