What was a major international response to Apartheid in the 1980s?

A significant international response to Apartheid in the 1980s was the campaign for economic sanctions. This movement was fueled by growing global awareness and condemnation of the human rights abuses and systemic racism perpetrated by the Apartheid regime in South Africa. Activists and organizations worldwide called for the imposition of sanctions to pressure the South African government into ending Apartheid. These sanctions included trade embargoes, bans on investments in South Africa, and the divestment of funds from South African companies.

Many nations and organizations supported these efforts as part of a broader strategy to isolate South Africa diplomatically and economically. The effectiveness of the sanctions contributed to the eventual negotiation processes that led to the dismantling of the Apartheid system in the early 1990s. The global movement for sanctions also galvanized public opinion, leading to protests and activism in various countries that demanded action against the injustices of Apartheid.