International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026
Mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2026 by learning from First Peoples' experiences and advancing racial justice.
Summary
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD) on 21 March 2026 is an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of First Peoples and learn.
About the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD)
IDERD serves as a powerful vehicle to encourage people everywhere to strengthen and consolidate their voices against racism - to mobilise against all forms and manifestations of racial discrimination and injustice, and to strategise for change.
Four stories from First Peoples
A series of four animated stories has been created by GARUWA, in collaboration with the Race Discrimination Team at the Australian Human Rights Commission
GARUWA is a First Nations owned and led production company.
Titled Still Becoming: Our Anti-Racist Future, the stories centre lived experience, truth‑telling and First Peoples’ leadership in anti‑racism. They share the voices and perspectives of First Peoples.
Learn more and watch Still Becoming: Our Anti-Racist Future.
Learn. Act. End Racism.
Centring First Nations sovereignty, self-determination and truth‑telling is foundational to meaningful and lasting change.
In Australia, the racism experienced by First Peoples is unique. It is built on the ongoing denial of sovereignty and self-determination.
These stories support collective learning and action against racism. They are a call to action for leaders, educators and workplaces. It is an opportunity to move beyond awareness and towards structural change.
Schools, workplaces and communities can be places where everyone can thrive, no matter who they are or where they’re from.
There's nothing casual about racism
Learn more about the work of the Race Discrimination team at the Australian Human Rights Commission, and There’s nothing casual about racism.
