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Palais des Nations Geneva, Switzerland
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Visit to Canada, UN SR on racism
Canada , CanadaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism is […]
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Visit to Ghana, UN SR on adequate housing
Ghana , GhanaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing […]
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Visit to Zimbabwe, UN SR on cultural rights
ZimbabweCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights is […]
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Session, UN WG on Discrimination against Women and Girls 45
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls […]
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Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring the current intersession period, the Committee on the Protection […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 196
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) 93
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on the Elimination against Women (CEDAW) will hold […]
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Committee against Torture (CAT), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 85th session, the Committee against Torture […]
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IACHR, Call for contributions on Roma peoples
DeadlineThe Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is seeking input […]
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10.
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Day of the Girl Child
International Day of the Girl Child is observed on October […]
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ACHPR, Ordinary Session 89
Dakar, Senegal King Fahd Palace Hotel, Dakar, SenegalRegional Human Rights MechanismsThe African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) will […]
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Call for input, UN IE on the effects of foreign debt
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt […]
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European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) 358
Mechanism Session (Public)The European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) will hold its […]
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Disaster Reduction Day
International Day for Disaster Reduction is observed on October 13.
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African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) 48
Manthabiseng Convention Centre Manthabiseng Convention Centre, Maseru, LesothoMechanism Session (Public)The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare […]
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Call for input, UN SR on the right to food
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the right to food has […]
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Rural Women Day
International Day of Rural Women is observed on October 15.
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Call for Input, OHCHR (ESCR in all countries)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for inputs on the […]
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Call for input, UN WG of Experts on People of African Descent
DeadlineThe UN Working Group of Experts on People of African […]
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World Food Day
World Food Day is observed on October 16.
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Call for Input, UN IE on human rights and international solidarity
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity […]
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Poverty Eradication Day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on […]
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Committee against Torture (CAT), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineIn preparation for its 85th session, the Committee against Torture […]
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Human Rights Committee (ICCPR) 146
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Human Rights Committee is the body of independent experts […]
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Registration Deadline, UN Social Forum
DeadlineUN Social Forum 2026: When: In 2026, the Social Forum will take […]
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United Nations Day
United Nations Day is observed on October 24.
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Visit to Paraguay, UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT)
Paraguay , ParaguayCountry VisitsThe UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, […]
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IGWG on the Human Rights of Older Persons (HROP)
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandDeliberative SessionsAs part of the 2nd session of the Intergovernmental Working […]
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Session, UN EM on the Right to Development 14
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development will […]
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 197
Panama City Panama City, PanamaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its […]
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WG on Situations (UN Human Rights Council) 38
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandDeliberative SessionsThe Working Group on Situations, part of the UN Human […]
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Call for input, UN WG on Business and Human Rights
DeadlineThe UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights has […]
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IACHR, Call for contributions – Strengthening Case Management During the Transition Phase
DeadlineAdditionally, the IACHR launched the second edition of the “Cycle […]
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UN Social Forum
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN Human Rights Council will convene the annual Social […]
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Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring the current intersession period, the Committee on the Protection […]
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Call for Input, UN Group of Independent Experts on the on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus
DeadlineThe UN Group of Independent Experts on the on the […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (digital safety)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for inputs on child […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on the rights of persons with disabilities
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on freedom of opinion and expression
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on torture has issued a call […]
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Call for Input, UN Fact-Finding Mission on the situation in North and South Kivu provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (OFFMK)
DeadlineThe Fact-Finding Mission on the situation in North and South […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on Palestinian territories
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights […]
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 197
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Universal Periodic Review 53
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) will […]
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Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) 197
Hotel Intercontinental 14 Calle 2-51, Zona 10, Guatemala City, GuatemalaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is holding its […]
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Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) 80
Geneva Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) is […]
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Environment in Armed Conflict
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in […]
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Visit to Saudi Arabia, UN SR on violence against women & girls
Saudi Arabia , Saudi ArabiaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls is […]
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Visit to Finland, UN IE on human rights and international solidarity
Finland , FinlandCountry VisitsThe UN Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity will […]
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World Science Day for Peace
World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on violence against women and girls
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls […]
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Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW), Civil Society Submissions Due
DeadlineDuring the current intersession period, the Committee on the Protection […]
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Call for Input, UN SR on counter-terrorism and human rights
DeadlineThe UN Special Rapporteur on counter-terrorism and human rights has […]
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UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe UN Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule […]
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International Tolerance Day
International Tolerance Day is observed on November 16.
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Call for Input, UN EM on the Right to Development (EMRTD)
DeadlineThe UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development (EMRTD) […]
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Visit to Paraguay, UN WG on peasants
Paraguay , ParaguayCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on peasants will visit Paraguay.
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Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) 198
Costa Rica Avenida 10, Calles 47 y 49, Los Yoses, San Pedro, San José, Costa RicaMechanism Session (Public)The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) is scheduled to […]
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Committee Against Torture (CAT) 85
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The Committee Against Torture (CAT) is scheduled to hold its […]
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Call for Input, OHCHR (maternal mortality and morbidity)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for input to submit […]
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Visit to Nepal, UN SR on truth, justice and reparation
Nepal , NepalCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on truth, justice and reparation was […]
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Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day is observed on November 20.
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Call for Input, OHCHR (digital heritage and cultural rights)
DeadlineThe OHCHR has issued a call for input with the […]
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UN Forum on Business and Human Rights
Palais des Nations Geneva, SwitzerlandConferences & TrainingsThe annual UN Forum on Business and Human Rights will […]
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Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) 58
Palais Wilson Geneva, SwitzerlandMechanism Session (Public)The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) is scheduled […]
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Visit to Republic of Korea, UN WG on arbitrary detention
Republic of Korea , Korea, Republic ofCountry VisitsThe UN Working Group on arbitrary detention is scheduled to […]
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End Violence against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is […]
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Solidarity with Palestinians
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed […]
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Call for Input, UN IE on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
DeadlineThe UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination […]
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Call for Input, UN Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of Human Rights in Belarus
DeadlineThe UN Group of Independent Experts on the Situation of […]
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Visit to Botswana, UN SR on sale & sexual exploitation of children
Botswana , BotswanaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and […]
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1.
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Slavery Abolition Day
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery is observed on […]
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Persons with Disabilities Day
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December […]
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International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed […]
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Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on December 9.
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Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is observed on December 10.
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International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day is observed on December 18.
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Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is observed on December 20.
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Visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, UN SR on violence against women & girls
Bosnia & Herzegovina , Bosnia and HerzegovinaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls is […]
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Holocaust Commemoration Day
The UN Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims […]
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World Wetlands Day
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Zero Tolerance for FGM Day
The World Health Organization's International Day of Zero Tolerance to […]
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World Pulses Day
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World Radio Day
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World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice is observed on February 20.
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Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1.
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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International Women’s Day
The United Nations International Women's Day is observed on March […]
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Elimination of Race Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is commemorated […]
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World Water Day
World Water Day is commemorated on March 22.
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Right to Truth Day
International Day for the Right to Truth concerning Gross Human […]
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Slavery Victim Remembrance Day
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and […]
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Mine Awareness Day
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action […]
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World Health Day
The World Health Organization's World Health Day is observed on […]
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Rwandan Genocide Remembrance
Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide […]
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Visit to Mongolia, UN SR on freedom of assembly
Mongolia , MongoliaCountry VisitsThe UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly is scheduled […]
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day is observed on April 22.
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World Day for Work Safety
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed […]
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Chemical Warfare Victims’ Day
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare is […]
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World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3.
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WWII Victim Remembrance
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their […]
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International Day of Families
International Day of Families is observed on May 15.
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World Day Cultural Diversity
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is […]
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Biological Diversity Day
International Day for Biological Diversity is observed on May 22.
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World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day is observed on June 8.
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Day Against Child Labour
World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12.
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Desertification and Drought
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on […]
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed on June 20.
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International Widow’s Day
International Widow's Day is observed on June 23.
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UN Public Service Day
United Nations Public Service Day is observed on June 23.
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Torture Victim Support Day
United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture […]
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Anti Drug Trafficking Day
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed […]
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Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on July 18.
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World Day against Trafficking
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons is […]
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Indigenous Peoples Day
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on […]
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International Youth Day
International Youth Day is observed on August 12.
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day is observed on August 19.
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Day against Nuclear Tests
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29.
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Enforced Disappearances Day
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed […]
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Victims of Disappearances Day
The UN International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances […]
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International Democracy Day
International Democracy Day is observed on September 15.
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Ozone Layer Day
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is […]
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