UN Observations

Every year June 30 is observed as International Asteroid Day

Basic Information International Day of the Tropics is an annual event observed on 29 June to raise public awareness of the tropical areas, the challenges they face, and the emerging opportunities they present.

Basic Information about MSME Day Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day is an annual event observed on 27 June to raise public awareness of their contribution in sustainable development and poverty alleviation.

Basic Information International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is an annual event observed on 26 June to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society.

Basic Information International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is an annual event observed on 26 June to express the solidarity with, and support for, the victims of torture and their family members throughout the world.

Basic Information Day of the Seafarer is an annual event observed on 25 June to give thanks to seafarers for their contribution to the world economy and the civil society; and for the risks and personal costs they bear while on their jobs.

Basic Information International Widows Day is an annual event observed on 23 June to address the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents in many countries.

Basic Information United Nations Public Service Day is an annual event observed on 23 June to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community.

Basic Information International Yoga Day commonly known as yoga day is an annual event observed on 21 June to give awareness of yoga and its benefits to public.

Basic Information World Refugee Day is an annual event observed on 20 June to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.