United Nations Days

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and... Read More

There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 per cent of the world's population, but account for... Read More

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August, bringing youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrating the potential of youth as partners in today’s... Read More

World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. It is intended to raise public awareness of humanitarian assistance worldwide and in our own region. (UN page)

Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies. Charity can alleviate the worst effects of... Read More

This is a day to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more... Read More

The UN supports democracy by promoting human rights, development, and peace and security. Only with the full participation of and support by the international community, national governing bodies, civil society... Read More

The United Nations has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Fostering peace contributes a sustainable life... Read More

A day to celebrate the work of the United Nations and their vision for the future of global cooperation. The United Nations remains the one place on Earth where all... Read More

Tolerance respects and appreciates the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of... Read More

Violence against women and girls  is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma... Read More

A day set aside to our support to the Palestinian people in their quest to achieve their inalienable rights and build a future of peace, justice, security, and dignity for... Read More