Zero Discrimination Day 2021 - E&D Theme of the Month

Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated annually on the 1st March. The day aims to highlight the importance of living life with dignity regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, skin colour, weight or height etc. The worldwide event exists to promote diversity and acknowledge that everyone counts!

The aim this year is to highlight the critical need to take action to end the inequalities surrounding income, age, health status, sex, disability, occupation, drug use, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, race, ethnicity and religion that continue to persist around the world.

Discrimination has many forms, from racial or religious discrimination to discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation or age, and to bullying at school or at work.

Workplace discrimination statistics:

- Almost 15% of women and 8% of men stated that racial discrimination had caused them to leave their job.

- A third of workers believe they have been rejected for a job because of their age.

- 20% of disabled employees felt they had been discriminated against at work.

How can I take part in Zero Discrimination Day?

Social Media

Spread awareness on social media by using the hashtag #zerodiscrimination and posting photos, videos and articles in support of the cause.

Donate

Run a charity event or donate to an organization that fights against discrimination.

Research

Research bullying which is a common a form of discrimination. Learn some of the signs of bullying in order to help victims and to ensure you can identify it.