World Press Freedom Day 

About World Press Freedom Day 

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. It is a day to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. 

Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.

May 3 acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom. It is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics.

12Sep

Day for South-South Cooperation 

• Political
• United Nations

Cooperation between developing countries in the southern hemisphere is important to each country's prosperity.

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24Oct

United Nations Day 

• Political
• United Nations

UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.

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29Nov

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People 

• Political
• United Nations

In 1947 the United Nations accepted the responsibility of finding a just solution for the Palestine issue

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• Health
• International

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• Animals
• International

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• Health
• Ireland

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• Food
• USA

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