To mark this year's International Day Against All Forms Of Discrimination, the Finnish Red Cross, in partnership with other NGOs organized some action in the metro trains of Helsinki A major highlight of the actions was a flash mob action at the Central Railway stop of the Helsinki metro line The action involved the performance of the song by Fela Anikulakpo Kuti 'Water no get enemy' Fela, deceased world renowned Nigerian musician was a civil right activist who used his music and other actions to fight the then Nigerian dictators, and to campaign for the betterment of the lives of ordinary Nigerians at that time. The action was performed by a group of thearter performers, and dancers presently preparing for an up and coming Musical on Fela's life, 'Beats of A BArds Country'
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination’s negative consequences. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was established six years after an event, known as the Sharpeville tragedy or Sharpeville massacre, which captured worldwide attention. This event involved police opening fire and killing 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid “pass laws” in Sharpeville, South Africa, March 21, 1960.
Video of the flash mob action
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