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.
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.
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 days of activism against gender-based violence concluding on the International Human Rights Day.
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.
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
The UN 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
