Topic: racism

In an address on Thursday at an event for UN staff, Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the need to confront racism within the world body, initiating a series of discussions on the subject.

“I am Nova Stevens. I am a Canadian and a Black woman. As I stand before you, I want you to see me as a black woman. Yes. I want you to see colour. Because seeing colour does not mean you’re a racist; instead, it allows you to see the struggles experienced by people of colour,” said Nova Stevens who has been crowned Miss Universe Canada.

In a 24-minute video offering closing arguments for Democratic White House nominee Joe Biden, former US First Lady Michelle Obama has called Donald Trump a "racist" president and said his strategy of fear-mongering, division, and promoting ugly conspiracy theories could "destroy" the United States if he is re-elected.

In a message published on the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Violence Based on Religious Belief, which falls on 22 August, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of a rise in racism and discrimination against religious minorities since the spread of COVID-19 across the world.

Nicholas Kharkongor’s Axone/ Akhuni is a classic take on discrimination against the North-eastern community. In the opening scene the protagonists are in a hurry to procure the Akhuni to prepare a special dish for their best friend’s wedding.

An independent UN human rights expert is calling for greater scrutiny of emerging digital technologies which she said are being used to uphold racial inequality, discrimination and intolerance.