International Days

The International Day of Human Solidarity is: A day to celebrate our unity in diversity; A day to remind governments that they must respect their commitments to international agreements; A day to sensitize the public about the importance of solidarity; [...]

The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is more important than ever [...]

Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance [...]

Armed conflicts: When the noise of guns silences education Education is a fundamental human right. For children and youth caught up in emergency situations, education not only means the continuity of learning, but it also provides a sense of normalcy [...]

The International Charity Day is celebrated on September 5 every year. This day aims to raise awareness and mobilize individuals and organizations to help people in need, through volunteer activities. The UN chose the date of September 5 in tribute [...]

The International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, established by the UN and celebrated every year on August 30, aims to raise awareness around the world about the reality of enforced disappearances and to give visibility to the victims who [...]

In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed August 29 as International Day Against Nuclear Tests. This day aims to raise awarenessthe dangers and tragic consequences for individuals and the environment of nuclear weapons testing, and to highlight the need [...]

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism, celebrated on August 21st each year, was proclaimed by the United Nations to pay tribute to the countless lives lost and the suffering inflicted by terrorist acts worldwide. This [...]

World Humanitarian Assistance Day, proclaimed by the UN and celebrated every year on August 19, aims to highlight the importance and value of humanitarian assistance in crisis situations around the world. This commemoration seeks to pay tribute to humanitarian workers [...]

Every year on August 12, the UN celebrates International Youth Day, and has done so since 1999. This day aims to highlight the role of young people as real actors of change, and is an opportunity to raise awareness about [...]

The UN has proclaimed August 9 each year as the International Day of Indigenous Peoples. The objective of this day is in particular to recall the right of indigenous peoples to freely determine their political status and to freely pursue [...]

The increase in global crises, conflicts and the climate emergency is increasing the risk of human trafficking. Millions of people around the world are affected by displacement. Traffickers often target people who lack legal status, live in poverty, have limited [...]

In November 2009, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contribution to peace and freedom. So every year on July 18, coinciding with Nelson Mandela's birthday, the UN invites everyone [...]

Observed on June 12th, World Day Against Child Labour is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labour. Emphasizing the link between social justice and child labour, the slogan for the World Day in 2023 is [...]