International Days

35th United Nations International Day of Older Persons Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action:Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights Wednesday, 1 October 2025 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMECOSOC Chamber (tbc), United Nations Headquarters…

International Youth Day is commemorated every year on 12 August to highlight the challenges young people face, celebrate their contributions to society, and promote their meaningful engagement in building a better future.The theme of International…

Dans sa résolution 49/214 du 23 décembre 1994, l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies a décidé que la Journée internationale des Peuples Autochtones serait célébrée chaque année le 9 août. Cette date commémore la première réunion, en 1982, du Groupe…

En la resolución 49/24, del 23 de diciembre de 1994, la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas decidió que el Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas se celebraría cada año el 9 de agosto. La fecha conmemora la primera…

On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly decided, in its resolution 49/214, that the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year. The date marks the first meeting, in 1982, of…

On 8 July 2025, the international community will celebrate the International Day of Cooperatives (CoopsDay) under the theme: “Driving Inclusive and Sustainable Solutions for a Better World”This year’s theme highlights the cooperative movement’s…

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Addressing Abuse Of Older Adults In Long Term Care Facilities: Through Data And ActionObserved every year on June 15, the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) shines a global spotlight on the mistreatment of older…

Theme: Family-oriented Policies for Sustainable Development: Towards the Second World Summit for Social Development 2025   The 2025 observance of the International Day of Families (IDF) aims…

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated annually on April 6th to recognize the power of sport in fostering positive change, bridging barriers, and transcending boundaries. In 2025, the IDSDP will focus on the…

On March 21, 2025, the 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference will convene at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. This annual event brings together self-advocates, experts, and supporters from around the globe to discuss and promote…

The 2025 World Day of Social Justice, convened by the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations and the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA),…

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. The theme for this year is "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." This theme recognizes…