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25 November 2016
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. This observance raises awareness of the continuing toll of gender-based…
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Global
11 October 2016
International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, the United Nations General Assembly adopted 11 October as the International Day of the Girl Child, recognizing girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face…
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Global
01 October 2016
International Day of Older Persons
Older persons are playing an increasingly significant role in society as they grow in number and as healthcare improves. However, as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated in…
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United Nations Headquarters, New York
13 September 2016
The 71st Session of the UN General Assembly
Established in 1945 under the Charter of the United Nations, the General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of…
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Global
19 August 2016
World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the spirit that inspires…
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Global
11 July 2016
World Population Day
In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to…
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Global
23 May 2016
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
An estimated 2 million women and girls are living with obstetric fistula, a hole or tear between the birth canal and the rectum or bladder that results in chronic…
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Istanbul
23 May 2016
World Humanitarian Summit
In our rapidly changing world, we must continually seek better ways to meet the needs of millions of people affected by conflicts and disasters. The first-ever World…
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Global
15 May 2016
International Day of Families
The International Day of Families, marked annually on 15 May, acknowledges the importance of families. The day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues…
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