International Human Solidarity Day 2015 | Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD)

Theme: Shared Progress & Prosperity based on global solidarity

This year's celebration of Human Solidarity Day comes after leaders of the world adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which is a new, inclusive development agenda — succeeding the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) — to eradicate poverty, protect the planet and ensure dignity for all.

The new SDGs agenda is centred on people & planet, underpinned by human rights and supported by a global partnership determined to lift people out of poverty, hunger and disease. It will be thus be built on a foundation of global cooperation and solidarity.

The International Human Solidarity Day serves to remind us about the importance of solidarity for the achievement of the international agreements on social development, including programmes of action of international conferences and multilateral accords.

"By adopting the historic 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, world leaders expressed their resolve to seek shared progress and prosperity based on a spirit of global solidarity.” Ban Ki-moon in his Message for the International Human Solidarity Day 20 December 2015

Message by the United Nations Independent Expert on Human Rights and International Solidarity, Ms. Virginia Dandan

"What does SOLIDARITY mean to you?"

UNDESA-DSPD is launching a campaign on 20 December 2015 on "What does SOLIDARITY mean to you?". Please share your message, photo, drawing or a 15 second” video using hashtag #SolidarityDay or #2getherwith followed by the cause you support.

We will showcase the best selection on our portal United Nations Social Development Network (UNSDN) and social media platforms!

Join us on:

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Thank you for your support to our #SolidarityDay campaign.

Additional Resources:

UN Department of Public Information (DPI)

UN Independent Expert on International Solidarity