A global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. 

It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recognizes that injustice and prejudice fueled by racial discrimination take place every day.

Observed annually on March 21, it commemorates the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960.

Schools closed March 27, 2023 to March 31, 2023