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International Day of Families - 15th May
Posted Wed, 15 May 2013 10:44:00 GMT by Michael EvansFamily-related provisions are usually important components of UN policy decisions since they form part of an integrated comprehensive approach to development. UN International Day of Families has been celebrated on 15th May every year since 1995. It can be celebrated in many ways, but whatever the emphasis might be, it is important to remember that the family unit has great value and is something that should be cherished.
International Day of Families - 15th May
3rd May - World Press Freedom Day
Posted Fri, 03 May 2013 07:22:23 GMT by Michael EvansPress freeom is vital to democracy. A free, independent and pluralistic media environment, online and offline, must be one in which journalists, media workers, and social media producers can work safely and independently without the fear of being threatened or even killed. It needs to be an environment where attacks, intimidations, harassments, abductions, arbitrary imprisonments, and threats are the exceptions and not the norm.
3rd May - World Press Freedom Day
The UN International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Posted Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT by Michael EvansOn 25th March each year the United Nations International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade honours the lives of those who died as a result of slavery, or who experienced the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. The day also presents an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of racism and prejudice. The theme for 2013 is Forever Free: Celebrating Emancipation when tribute will be paid to all those who worked tirelessly to overturn the acceptance of the slave trade as an institution that was legitimate and moral.
The UN International Day of Remembrance of Slavery Victims and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Posted Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:22:00 GMT by Michael EvansThe International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21st March. It marks the anniversary of what has become known as the Sharpeville Massacre, when on 21st March 1960 South African police opened fire on demonstrators who were a peacefully protesting about the country's apartheid 'pass laws'. In a statement to observe the Day, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navi Pillay said, "We mark the anniversary to remember also the millions of people around the world who today are still victims of racism and racial discrimination".
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Women's Day - 8th March 2013
Posted Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:39:00 GMT by Michael EvansIt is a hundred years since the first truly International Womens Day and during that time great progress has been made with respect to the rights of women. Although women now hold high government office, have been into space, piloted aircraft, captained passenger liners, fought alongside men in the military forces, areas of discrimination still remain.International Womens Day gives us the chance to highlight those areas that still need to be addressed.
International Women's Day - 8th March 2013
World Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation - 4th March
Posted Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:02:49 GMT by Michael EvansSexual exploitation is capable of destroying the lives of countless people every year, but it is a trade that can only function as a result of the perverse demands of others. The answer is to eliminate these demands and there will no longer be any need for supply, but that is a very uphill task. Having a special day presents the opportunity of raising the international profile of the problem.
World Day of the Fight Against Sexual Exploitation - 4th March
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International Mother Language Day - 21st February
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