Human Rights Calendar

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  • WWII Victim Remembrance

    Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their […]

  • Biological Diversity Day

    International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.

  • World Oceans Day

    World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.

  • World Refugee Day

    World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.

  • UN Public Service Day

    United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.

  • Anti Drug Trafficking Day

    International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed […]

  • Nelson Mandela Day

    Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.

  • Indigenous Peoples Day

    International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on […]

  • Enforced Disappearances Day

    International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed […]

  • Ozone Layer Day

    International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is […]

  • Older Persons Day

    International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1.

  • Non-Violence Day

    International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2.

  • Day of the Girl Child

    International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October […]

  • Disaster Reduction Day

    International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed on October 13.

  • Rural Women Day

    International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15.

  • World Food Day

    World Food Day is observed on October 16.

  • Poverty Eradication Day

    International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on […]

  • United Nations Day

    United Nations Day is observed on October 24.

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