Human Rights Observances

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Emirati Womens Day

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

Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within some societies.

The International Day of Democracy provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.

The International Day of Peace is celebrated annually on 21 September and is a United Nations-commissioned global holiday.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for Universal Access to Information [UNESCO]

Sharing the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Stop Bullying Day

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

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

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

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

On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Childrens Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Africa Industrialization Day 

71% of all human trafficking victims worldwide are women and girls, and 3 out of 4 of these women and girls are sexually exploited.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery 

A day to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide, as defined in the Convention, and to commemorate and honour its victims.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Human Rights Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Neutrality 

Find out the dates, history and background of International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Human Solidarity Day 

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Universal Hour of Peace 

Observed to create awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Honors the 13th Amendment, which formally abolished slavery and was officially approved on February 1st 1865.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Red Hand Day.

Join the movement on World Day of Social Justice to champion equity, fight against discrimination, and foster inclusive global communities.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Zero Discrimination Day  [UNAIDS]

Women occupy only 24% of parliamentary seats worldwide.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Consumer Rights Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Freedom of Information Day

Celebrate World Social Work Day, honoring the vital contributions of social workers who empower communities and promote social justice worldwide.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harmony Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Rosie the Riveter Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims 

A day to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, as well as staff in the non-governmental community and the press.

For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history.

The SAAM Day of Action takes place at the start of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

On April 7th, the Genocide Memorial Day public holiday in Rwanda memorialises victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

A student-led national event where people take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school.