International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
The United Nations General Assembly has established the International Day of Epidemic on December 27, in order to highlight the importance of preventing epidemics and preparing to collaborate and respond to them. We urgently need strong and resilient health systems [...]
International Human Solidarity Day
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; [...]
International Migrants Day
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of individual determination to overcome adversity and seek a better life. Today, globalization, along with advances in communications and transport, has greatly increased the number of people who have the desire [...]
International Day of Neutrality
In February 2017, the United Nations General Assembly decided to establish December 12 as the International Day of Neutrality proposed by Turkmenistan, recognized by the United Nations as a permanently neutral state since December 1995. Neutrality, defined as the legal [...]
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is [...]
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
The United Nations established December 9 as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, in memory of the Convention signed in 1948. Throughout human history [...]
International Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. To raise awareness against this scourge and to publicize the valuable role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in fighting and preventing it, the General Assembly [...]
Constitution Day in Spain
On the 6th of December the Constitution Day in Spain is celebrated, which commemorates its approval by a large part of the Spanish population. A national day which honours the Magna Carta of all the Spaniards, where their rights and [...]
International Volunteer Day
Every December 5 the International Volunteer Day is celebrated. This day is a unique opportunity to thank all the efforts made by volunteers and their organizations, as well as promote their values and publicize the achievements they achieve in their [...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was declared in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 47/3. The objective is to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all areas of society and development, [...]
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Reports prepared by the United Nations bodies demonstrate the persistence of old forms of slavery that subsist under the protection of traditional beliefs and customs. These forms of slavery are the result of entrenched discrimination against the most vulnerable groups [...]
World AIDS Day
On December 1, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People from around the world come together to support people living with HIV and affected by the virus, and to remember those who have died of AIDS-related illnesses. The motto this [...]
¡Happy Hanukkah!
November 28 - December 6, 2021 Hanukkah is a Hebrew liturgical holiday that is also known as the Festival of Lights or Luminary. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in the world and light is its essence. It [...]
World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. November 20th is an important date as it [...]
International Day for Tolerance
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 [...]
World Science Day for Peace and Development
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 [...]
United Nations Day
United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the day in 1945 when the UN Charter entered into force. UN Day, celebrated every year, offers the opportunity to amplify our common agenda and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the [...]