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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination"
March 21, 2003
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on March 21, 1960, peaceful, anti-apartheid demonstrators were wounded and killed by police in Sharpeville, South Africa. In 1966 Canada supported the United Nations General Assembly resolution designating March 21st as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination to honour the memory of the Sharpeville massacre victims; and |
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racism destroys the very fabric of opportunity, fairness, democracy and mutual respect necessary for strong and healthy communities; and |
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the International Day for the Elimination of Racism provides an opportunity to celebrate and respect the diversity of the people of Toronto; and |
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the City of Toronto continues to take a leadership role in the fight for the elimination of all forms of discrimination and disadvantage, and is committed to equal treatment of all people regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, facmily status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliance, record of offences or level of literacy. |
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I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim March 21, 2003 as "International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" in the City of Toronto, and encourage everyone to continue to work together to ensure equality and eliminate racism. |
[Signed Mayor Mel Lastman]
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