UN Observations

Basic Information International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is an annual event observed on December 2 to remind people about the modern slavery.

Basic Information World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection.

Basic Information International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29. The date is important as on that day in 1947, the General Assembly adopt the resolution on the partition of Palestine.

Basic Information International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observe on November 25 with an aim to raise public awareness around the issue as well as increase both policy-making and resources dedicated to ending violence against women and girls worldwide.

Basic Information World Television Day is observed on November 21 to recognize the increasing impact of television on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security.

Basic Information Africa Industrialization Day is observed on November 20 to mobilize the commitment of the international community to the industrialization of Africa.

Basic Information Universal Children’s Day is observed on November 20 to encourage fraternity and understanding between children all over the world and promoting the welfare of children.

Basic Information World Philosophy Day is an annual event observed on third Thursday of November to honor philosophical reflection in the entire world by opening up free and accessible spaces.

Basic Information World Toilet Day is observed with an aim to spread the importance of sanitation facilities and also to inspire actions to tackle global sanitation crisis.

Basic Information International Day for Tolerance is observed on 16 November to educate people about the need for tolerance in society and to help them understand the negative effects of intolerance.