UN Observations

Basic Information International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is an annual event observed on 19 June with an aim to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence and to express solidarity with survivors of sexual violence in conflict.

Basic Information Sustainable Gastronomy Day is an annual event observed on 18 June to promote agricultural development, food security, nutrition, sustainable food production and conservation of biodiversity.

Basic Information about WDCD World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is an annual event observed on 17 June with an aim to highlight ways to prevent desertification and recover from drought.

Basic Information about IDFR International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is an annual event observed on 16 June with an aim to recognize the significant financial contribution migrant workers make to the well-being of their families back home and to the sustainable development of their countries of origin.

Basic Information about WEAAD World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an annual event observed on 15 June to focus global attention on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders.

Basic Information World Blood Donor Day is an annual event observed on 14 June to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood.

Basic Information about IAAD International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is an annual event observed on 13 June with an aim to avoid discrimination and violation of human rights against people with albinism.

Basic Information World Day against Child Labour is an annual event observed on 12 June to raise awareness against child labour worldwide.

Basic Information World Oceans Day is an annual event observed on June 8 to to honor, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans.

Basic Information about International Day against IUU Fishing International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is an annual event observed on June 5 to raise awareness to the threats of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and also to fight against these activities.