UN Observations

Basic Information International Day of Neutrality is observed on December 12 with an aim to enhance public awareness of the value of neutrality in international relations.

Basic Information International Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) is an annual event observed on 12 December to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage.

Basic Information International Mountain Day is observed on December 11 with an aim to draw attention to the important roles that mountain regions play in water, energy and food supply.

Basic Information Human Rights Day is observed on December 10 with an aim to educate people on their human rights and the importance of upholding these in their communities.

Basic Information International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is an annual event observed on 9 December to raise awareness about Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide, as defined in the Convention, and to

Basic Information International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9 with an aim to raise people’s awareness of corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.

Basic Information International Civil Aviation Day is observed on December 7 to raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation.

Basic Information World Soil Day is observed on December 5 to spread awareness and raise the need of protecting soil.

Basic Information International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on December 5 which gives a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work.

Basic Information International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed on December 3 to mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well being of persons with disabilities.