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World Humanitarian Day
2024-08-19
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.

International Youth Day
2024-08-12
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.

Indigenous Peoples Day
2024-08-09
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on August 9.

World Day against Trafficking
2024-07-30
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons is commemorated annually on July 30th.

Nelson Mandela Day
2024-07-18
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.

Torture Victim Support Day
2024-06-26
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26.

Anti Drug Trafficking Day
2024-06-26
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on June 26.

International Widow's Day
2024-06-23
International Widow’s Day is observed on June 23.

UN Public Service Day
2024-06-23
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.

World Refugee Day
2024-06-20
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.

Desertification and Drought
2024-06-17
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17.

Day Against Child Labour
2024-06-12
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.

World Oceans Day
2024-06-08
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.

Biological Diversity Day
2024-05-22
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.

World Day Cultural Diversity
2024-05-21
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed on May 21.

International Day of Families
2024-05-15
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.

WWII Victim Remembrance
2024-05-08 - 2024-05-09
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War is observed on May 8 and 9.

Chemical Warfare Victims' Day
2024-04-29
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed on April 29.

World Day for Work Safety
2024-04-28
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on April 28.

International Mother Earth Day
2024-04-22
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.

World Health Day
2024-04-07
The World Health Organization’s World Health Day is observed on April 7.

Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
2024-04-07
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide is observed on April 7.

Mine Awareness Day
2024-04-04
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is observed on April 4.

Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
2024-03-25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25.

Right to Truth Day
2024-03-24
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is commemorated on March 24.

World Water Day
2024-03-22
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.

Elimination of Race Discrimination
2024-03-21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated on March 21 each year.

International Women's Day
2024-03-08
The United Nations International Women’s Day is observed on March 8.

Zero Discrimination Day
2024-03-01
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.

Human Rights Council 55th Sess
2024-02-26 00:00 - 2024-04-05 00:00 (America/Denver)
The Human Rights Council will hold its 55th regular session from February 26 to April 5, in Geneva. According to its agenda, the Council will hear the annual report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights as well as other reports by the OHCHR, Secretary-General, and special procedure mandate holders on specific countries and topics. The documentation for the session is available online. The Council will appoint mandate holders to various special procedures, including those focused on the rights of Indigenous peoples, a democratic and equitable international order, the situation of human rights in Mali, a healthy environment, climate change, truth and justice, peaceful assembly and association, the rights of peasants, and the use of mercenaries. The Council will consider and adopt the final outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review of Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Djibouti, Germany, Russia, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, and Uzbekistan.
