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The Launch of the International Human Solidarity Day was opened by the Chair of the Second Committee, H.E. Tiina Intelmann, followed by a statement from H.E. Ali Hachani, the president of Economic and Social Council. …
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The theme for the International day for poverty eradication in 2006 is "Working Together out of Poverty ". The fourteenth observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be held on Tuesday, 17 October, and is sponsored…
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International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2006: Theme for 2006: "Improving the Quality of Life for Older Persons: Advancing UN Global Strategies". Click here for more information. Programme Outline. Message of the Secretary-General.…
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International Youth Day,12 August 2006
"Tackling Poverty Together: Young People and the Eradication of Poverty"
IYD2006 Message from the Secretary-General
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Background
Information on the number of young people who…
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In 1994, the General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year during the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (Resolution 49/214 of 23 December). The date…
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2006
In 1994, the General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year during the International Decade of the World's…
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Theme: "Changing Families: Challenges and Opportunities"
The International Day of Families will be observed on 15 May 2006. The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 47/237 of 20 September 1993, proclaimed that 15 May of every year…
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Observance and participation
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability…
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In 1992, the General Assembly, welcoming the fact that certain non-governmental organizations, on the initiative of one of them (the French-based International Movement ATD Fourth World), had, in many States, observed 17 October as World Day for…
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International Day of Older Persons, 1 October 2005: Theme for 2005: "Ageing in the new millennium. Focus on poverty, older women and development". Message of the Secretary-General
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International Youth Day,12 August 2005
"WPAY+10 and Making Commitments Matter"
Message of the Secretary-General >> Press release >>
The year 2005 is an important year for youth at the United Nations. This year marks the 60th…