Genocide Prevention Day

About Genocide Prevention Day

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.

December 9th is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”).

4Jun

Child Victim Day

• Human Rights
• United Nations

A day to acknowledge the pain of the children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse.

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12Jun

World Day Against Child Labour

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day Against Child Labour

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15Jun

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Elder abuse is predicted to increase as many countries are experiencing rapidly ageing populations.

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19Jun

Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Day

• Human Rights
• United Nations

A day to honour the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world.

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Anna's Day

• Religious
• International

It's Anna's Day, marking the start of making the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.

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National Pastry Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pastry Day

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Weary Willie Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Weary Willie Day

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Gingerbread House Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Gingerbread House Day

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