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”).

30Jul

World Day against Trafficking in Persons 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Its purpose is to draw attention and raise awareness of humanity about an important problem that exists even in our time.

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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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22Aug

International Day of Remembrance for Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

• Human Rights
• United Nations

The date was set by the UN General Assembly, and all states confirmed their condemnation of terrorist acts, violent acts, and extremism, which, unfortunately, still occur in various parts of 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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Postal Workers Day

• Occupation
• United Kingdom

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Postal Workers Day in the UK.

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