EHRC Events

Sat

25

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023

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The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The premise of the day is to raise awareness around the world that women are subjected to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence; furthermore, one of the aims of the day...

Fri

01

World AIDS Day 2023

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World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.

Sun

03

International Day of Disabled Persons 2023

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet.

Tue

05

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2023

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The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day, is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985.

Sat

09

International Anti-Corruption Day 2023

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International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003 to raise public awareness for anti-corruption.

Sun

10

Human Rights Day 2023

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Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document, which proclaims the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex,...

Tue

12

Universal Health Coverage Day 2023

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Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated annually on December 12 and is promoted by the World Health Organization. December 12 is the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for all nations to provide for their citizens affordable, quality health care.

Mon

18

International Migrants Day 2023

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On 18 December 1990, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families.

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...