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Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future. (UN Day)
International Migrants Day is a day set aside to recognize the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. (UN Day)
The UN General Assembly, convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is important for combating poverty, proclaimed 20 of December as International Human Solidarity Day. (UN Day)
https://www.un.org/en/observances/education-day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/social-justice-day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-wildlife-day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/womens-day
French is the first official language spoken for 22.0% of the Canadian population. The majority of Francophones (84.1%) live in Quebec and close to 1 million live in other provinces and territories of the country. There is a growing focus on Francophone immigration to support communities outside Quebec. https://www.un.org/fr/observances/french-language-day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day
International Jazz Day raises awareness in the international community of the virtues of jazz as a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people, as well as an educational tool. Many governments, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and private citizens currently engaged in the promotion of jazz music embrace the opportunity to foster... Read More
World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) offers a critical moment to reaffirm freedom of expression and to align journalism, technology (including AI), and human rights actors around practical ways to strengthen information ecosystems for the future.