10 events found.
EHRC Events
Wed
20
International Human Solidarity Day 2023
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International Human Solidarity Day, observed on December 20, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states.
Tue
21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Venue: UNESCO | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: United Nations
Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The United Nations General Assembly first declared this World Day in 2002, following UNESCO’s adoption of...
Thu
23
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Venue: UN | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: United Nations
It is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. And it is almost entirely preventable. Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and girls leaking urine, faeces or both, and often leads...
Sat
25
Commemoration of Africa Day
Venue: African Union | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: African Union
Slogan: “Our Africa Our Future” COMMEMORATION OF AFRICA DAY, MAY 25, 2023 Legendary celebration this year of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) now the African Union (AU) This 60th anniversary is being celebrated under the slogan: “Our Africa Our Future” using the hashtag #OurAfricaOurFuture On 25 May...
Tue
28
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Venue: UN | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: United Nations
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management at a global level. It was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.
Tue
30
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Venue: UN | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: United Nations
The campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023 aims to raise awareness of disturbing developments and trends identified by UNODC and calls on governments, law enforcement, public services, and civil society to assess and enhance their efforts to strengthen prevention, identify and support victims, and end impunity.
Fri
09
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
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We need indigenous communities for a better world There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 per cent of the world’s population, but account for 15 per cent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages...
Mon
12
International Youth Day
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2023 Theme: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World Today, the world is embarking on a green transition. The shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly world is critical not only for responding to the global climate crisis but also for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A successful transition towards a greener world...
Thu
22
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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The General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/73/296, designated 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizing the importance of providing victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief and members of their families with appropriate support and assistance in accordance with applicable...
Fri
30
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Venue: UN | Time: 00:00 | Organizer: United Nations
On 21 December 2010, by its resolution 65/209, the UN General Assembly expressed its deep concern about the increase in enforced or involuntary disappearances in various regions of the world, including arrest, detention, and abduction, when these are part of or amount to enforced disappearances, and by the growing number of reports concerning harassment, ill-treatment...