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

19Aug

World Humanitarian Day 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

A day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

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21Aug

International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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23Aug

Slave Trade Remembrance Day

• Human Rights
• United Nations

This International Day is intended to inscribe the tragedy of the slave trade in the memory of all peoples.

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29Aug

International Day against Nuclear Tests  

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day against Nuclear Tests  

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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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International Anti-Corruption Day 

• Business
• United Nations

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Anti-Corruption Day 

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