Right to Truth Day

About Right to Truth Day

Each year, on 24 March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed.

This annual observance pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on 24 March 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human rights of the most vulnerable individuals in El Salvador.

11Oct

International Day of the Girl Child 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Promoting girls' rights, highlighting gender inequalities and addressing discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the globe.

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17Oct

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty.

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24Oct

World Development Information Day 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Improving the dissemination of information leads to a greater awareness of the problems of development,

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2Nov

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists 

• Human Rights
• United Nations

Since 2013 more than 1,000 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public.

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• Pets
• USA

On National Puppy Day, animal shelters across the world will celebrate by raising awareness about puppy adoption.

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• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Chocolate Covered Raisin Day

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National Cocktail Day 🍸

• Alcohol
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cocktail Day.

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World Tuberculosis Day

• Medical
• United Nations

A day to raise awareness of the world’s deadliest infectious killer.

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