UNESCO Hosted Special Master Class with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Combat Racism and Discrimination

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News UNESCO Headquarters, Paris - 10th December 2025

On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, UNESCO Headquarters hosted a landmark special edition of its Master Class series focused on fighting racism and discrimination. The event featured acclaimed scholar and bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, who delivered an insightful session to an engaged audience.

Attendees were reminded to arrive 45 minutes early for security screening, with strict entry cut-off enforced at 6:45 p.m. The class, which ran from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., drew widespread interest from civil society representatives, academics, and human rights advocates.

Dr. Kendi’s address highlighted critical strategies for dismantling systemic racism, reinforcing UNESCO’s commitment to promoting inclusion and equality worldwide. The session was widely praised for its depth, urgency, and call to collective action against discrimination in all forms.