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Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects millions of older persons around the world, and an issue which deserves the attention of the international community. The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated June…
Map your International Youth Day 2018 event on our World Map of Events!
Events to celebrate International Youth Day 2018 will take place all over the world.
Be part of the celebrations by organizing your own event or activity! You can organize an…
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Theme “Families and inclusive societies”
The 2018 observance of the International day of Families focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 16 relating to the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.
The approaches…
The theme for the 2018 International Day of Cooperatives (IDC) is "Sustainable consumption and production", creating an opportunity for cooperatives to show how they run successful businesses while respecting our natural environment and the…
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Theme: “Workers on the move: the quest for social justice”
Most migration today is linked directly or indirectly to the search for decent work opportunities. Even if employment is not the primary driver, it usually features in the migration process…
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a renewed global commitment to not only end poverty and hunger but also achieve social inclusion, universal social protection, reduction of…
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Secretary- General's message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish)
Theme of 2017:“Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all”…
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<< Back to International Day of Persons with Disabilities, IDPD 2017
Previous commemorations submitted from around the world: 2016,2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009.
UN system
Office of the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of…
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Theme: “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies”
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration by the General Assembly, in its resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992, of 17 October as…
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The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2017 is:
“Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”
This year’s day is about enabling and expanding the contributions of older…
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The theme of International Youth Day 2017 is Youth Building Peace.
Since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2250 in 2015, there is growing recognition that as agents of change, young people are critical actors in conflict prevention and…
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A: No. The United Nations cannot respond to requests for invite letters or visa letters. An email receipt of your…