March 1st is International #ZeroDiscrimination Day: Open Up, Reach Out UNAIDS.org
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UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Toumani Diabaté and his son Sidiki play for Zero Discrimination Day celebrated on 1 March 2015. (UNAIDS)

1 March is Zero Discrimination Day. Join the #ZeroDiscrimination campaign and tell us what zero discrimination means to you, thank somebody who has inspired you through tolerance and diversity; or show us. Be inspired by the butterfly, the transformative symbol for zero discrimination and take part in an activity to express your support for zero discrimination. You might swim like a butterfly, bake a butterfly cake, sing a butterfly song. Be as creative as you like. Each week we will be highlighting a different topic to provide some inspiration, but feel free to post on any topic that you choose.

Discrimination is a violation of human rights. It is immoral, hurtful and dehumanizing. Too many people around the world face unequal treatment because of their race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability, gender or age. Stand up for #ZeroDiscrimination! Celebrate Zero Discrimination Day on 1 March 2015. Read more here.

Zero Discrimination Day, on 1 March, is a chance to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination. By joining our voices together, we can be part of a resounding call for compassion, tolerance and peace that cannot be ignored. Stand up for #ZeroDiscrimination and submit your photo or video.

More than 65 years after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, discrimination based on age, gender, race and sexual orientation still affects our societies. We can live differently. We can reach zero discrimination. Open up and reach out.

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