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18 Dec 2024
12:00

International Migrants Day

People on the move are powerful drivers for development in both their origin and destination countries. The international day celebrates the contributions of millions of migrants worldwide.

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30 Nov 2024
12:00

Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare

The international day provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare and reaffirm commitment to achieving a world free of chemical weapons.

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A photograph of a kneeling person in camouflage clothing and a gas mask in a field, disposing of a remnant of chemical warfare
25 Nov 2024
12:00

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. The international day marks the launch of the UNiTE campaign鈥攁n initiative of 16 daysof activism against gender-based violence concluding on the International Human Rights Day.

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15 Nov 2024
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International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against all Forms of Transnational Organized Crime

The inaugural International Day sheds light on how organized transnational crime, including human trafficking, takes a toll on countries everywhere.

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The 缅北禁地Police Unit (UNPOL) and the National Police Force of Timor-Leste carry out special operation targeting human trafficking in night clubs notorious for prostitution. Credit: 缅北禁地Photo
06 Nov 2024
00:00

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict

The 缅北禁地Environment Programme says that at least 40 per cent of all internal conflicts in the last 60 years have been linked to the exploitation of natural resources.

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Mining of minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Credit: MONUSCO
24 Oct 2024 to 30 Oct 2024
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Disarmament Week

Disarmament Week seeks to create awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues, and how they contribute to a safer, more sustainable and peaceful world.

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A 缅北禁地tour guide briefs a group of visitors at the Disarmament Exhibit at the 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York. Credit: 缅北禁地Photo
02 Oct 2024
12:00

International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day observes the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence, who once said 鈥渘on-violence is a weapon of the strong.鈥

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26 Sep 2024
15:00

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

The International Day is a reminder that a peaceful future depends on ending the global nuclear threat and calls on countries to reaffirm their commitment to a world free of nuclear weapons and the suffering their use would unleash.

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September 2023, New York: Commemoration of the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons at the 缅北禁地headquarters.
21 Sep 2024
12:00

International Day of Peace

Observed under the theme, 鈥淐ultivating a culture of peace,鈥 the International Day calls on everyone to strive harder to promote dialogue, empathy and human rights in a world mired by conflict, inequalities and discrimination.

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22 March 2007, Afghanistan: Peace doves fly on the grounds of the historic Hazrat-i-Ali mosque.
07 Sep 2024
00:00

International Day of Police Cooperation

Observed under the theme, 鈥淧olice integrity, accountability and oversight,鈥 the International Day pays tribute to police officers who have dedicated their lives to ensuring the safety and security of others.

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11 March 2013, El Fasher, Darfur: UNAMID and Sudanese police women celebrate International Women's Day
29 Aug 2024
00:00

International Day Against Nuclear Tests

Since 1945, more than 2,000 nuclear tests have caused suffering and destruction. The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is an annual reminder to end this destructive legacy.    

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21 Aug 2024
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

The Day is an opportunity to honour the memory as well as respect the rights and acknowledge the needs of victims of terrorism.

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19 Aug 2024
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World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day pays tribute to courageous individuals who have dedicated their lives to aiding those affected by conflicts and disasters. It also honours those who have lost their lives in service to others.  

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30 Jul 2024
00:00

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

With the theme 鈥渓eave no child behind in the fight against human trafficking鈥, this year鈥檚 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons urges urgent action to end the trafficking of children. They make up a significant number of victims. 

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