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Mayor of Nuremberg promotes inclusion on Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day aims to promote equality before the law and is in practice in all UN member countries. It is observed on March 1st every year. The German city of Nuremberg was one of the many worldwide cities which marked this annual day.
Mayor of Nuremberg Marcus König stated on social media: ‘’March 1st is the worldwide “Zero Discrimination Day”. For Nuremberg as a city of peace and human rights, this is a very central theme.’’
The mayor of the Bavarian city also quoted Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: ‘’All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.’’
According to UNAIDS (Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS), Zero Discrimination Day is assisting in the creation of a global solidarity movement to abolish all forms of discrimination. On March 1st, the world commemorates every individual’s right to live a full and productive life, and to do so with dignity.
UNAIDS is spotlighting the urgent need to take action against discriminatory laws on Zero Discrimination Day this year, with the theme “Remove laws that damage, establish laws that empower.”
Many countries’ laws result in people being treated unfairly, being refused access to essential services, or being subjected to arbitrary restrictions on their freedom. This is a pressing matter that requires prompt attention, and states have a moral and legal obligation to abolish discriminatory legislation.
Mayor König is very dedicated to the issues of social justice, equality, and human rights. He is also working on strengthening the image of Nuremberg as a city of diversity where everyone is welcome to be their true self and where everyone can live freely.
‘’It is up to all of us to fight against discrimination and for an inclusive (urban) society,’’ mayor of Nuremberg Marcus König concluded. (photo credit: macrovector/Freepik)
