A HOUSEHOLD is formed with parents even though it does not have children. If the family is set up with parents and children, they all have different thoughts to shape themselves. So also, a society, a community or a country is sure to have different ideologies to shape their futures as these are formed with varieties of national races.
A household can consist of parents, even without children. When a family includes both parents and children, each member brings unique perspectives that shape the family dynamic. Similarly, a society, community, or country is shaped by diverse ideologies, as these groups consist of people from various national races, each contributing to the shaping of their collective future.
Hence, no one should feel pressured to shape their thoughts about the future. Individuals must refrain from all forms of racial discrimination. To address this, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) through Resolution 2106 (XX) on 21 December 1965, marking a groundbreaking step in the global effort to eradicate racism.
The theme for the 2025 International Day is the ‘60th Anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).’ This milestone calls for reflection on the progress made in combating racial discrimination, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges. It is a time to reaffirm our commitment to equality and to continue efforts toward eliminating racism, ensuring equal treatment for all individuals.
As the first of the UN’s core international human rights treaties, ICERD set the stage for future human rights advancements. Its commitment to eliminating racial discrimination and promoting equality underpins the ongoing fight against racist ideas and practices, aiming to foster global understanding and unity free from racial segregation.
People around the world must focus on eliminating racial discrimination. Likewise, those who suffer from its impacts should work to overcome them and avoid perpetuating similar actions against others. In doing so, society will become more harmonious and prosperous, free from hostility, depression, and conflict.
Everyone must resolve issues through dialogue, avoiding armed conflict and discrimination. Different thoughts are not guilty, and different races are not the root causes of discrimination against them. Reciprocally, racism must benefit relevant races for the development of their lives but not harm society as well as the country. Racial rights and thoughts must be acceptable for all.
