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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…
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On Tuesday, 9 August 2005, the eleventh annual commemoration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People was held at United Nations Headquarters, in the Visitors' Lobby (First Avenue at 46th Street) 12:30pm., followed by a panel…
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2005
9 August 2005
On Tuesday, 9 August 2005, the eleventh annual commemoration of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People was held at United Nations Headquarters, in the…
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Theme: "HIV/AIDS and Family Well-being"
The International Day of Families will be observed on 15 May 2005. The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 47/237 of 20 September 1993, proclaimed that 15 May of every year shall be observed as…
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Nothing about Us, Without Us
The observance of the Day in 2004 will focus on the active involvement of persons with disabilities in the planning of strategies and policies that affect their lives. The motto “Nothing About Us Without Us” relies on…
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The twelfth observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be held on Thursday, 14 October, and is sponsored jointly by the ATD Fourth World Movement, the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the Department of…
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The 14th Annual Celebration of the International Day of Older Persons
Theme: "Older persons in an intergenerational society "
Event at UN Headquarters
Advancing Health and Well-being for Older Persons: Regional Perspectives
Thursday, 7…
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International Youth Day,12 August 2004
"Youth in an Intergenerational Society"
Message of the Secretary-General of the United Nations: English | FrenchMessage from the Director-General of UNESCO: English | FrenchIYD event at UN Headquarters,…
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Theme: "The Tenth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family: A Framework for Action"
The International Day of Families is being observed for the eleventh time on 15 May 2004. Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in its…
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A Voice of our Own
The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of…