List of international observances
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An international observance, also known as an international dedication or an international anniversary, is a period of time to observe some issue of international interest or concern. This is used to commemorate, promote and mobilize for action. Many of these periods have been established by the United Nations General Assembly (UN), Economic and Social Council, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),[1] World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations bodies including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In this case, the lead agency for a particular international observance uses the symbolism of the United Nations (UN), perhaps a specially designed logo for the year, and the UN infrastructure to coordinate events worldwide. It also presents a written report about the event. This summarizes the activities that took place around the world under the auspices of the international observance, and makes recommendations for the future.
Below is a list of days, years and decades that have been recognized as international observances by the United Nations, or by some other organizations that declare international observances but are not as widely recognized.
Days
Weeks
Week | Name | Recognized by |
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February 1–7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week | UN with A/RES/65/5[110] |
April 25 – May 2 (2009) | Vaccination Week in the Americas[111] | |
August 1–7 | World Breastfeeding Week | WHO[5] |
September 5–11, 2016 | Idiopathic Hypersomnia Awareness Week |
Months
Month | Name |
---|---|
February | LGBT Month |
October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
November | Movember November events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression |
November | National Novel Writing Month People from all over the world trying to each write a 50,000 word novel in a month |
Years
Decades
See also
References
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- ^ "International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Environment Day". UNEP. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Oceans Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Day Against Child Labour". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Blood Donor Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Refugee Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Widow's Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "International Day of Cooperatives". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Population Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "International Day of Friendship". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "International Youth Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Humanitarian Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition". UNESCO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day against Nuclear Tests". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Literacy Day". UNESCO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Suicide Prevention Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Democracy". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Peace". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Tourism Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Rabies Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ International Right To Know Day
- ^ "World Heart Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Older Persons". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Non-Violence". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Teachers' Day". UNESCO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Post Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Mental Health Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of the Girl Child". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "International Day for Disaster Reduction". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Food Day". FAO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "United Nations Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Development Information Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Day for Audiovisual Heritage". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Habitat Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Sight Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ World Smile Day.
- ^ "International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Pneumonia Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Diabetes Day". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day for Tolerance". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "Universal Children's Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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- ^ "World Television Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Philosophy Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims". WHO. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "World AIDS Day". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day for the Abolition of Slavery". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Day of Persons with Disabilities". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
- ^ "International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development". UN. Retrieved October 30, 2012.
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