World Day of Social Justice
At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly
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Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, is celebrated for the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can […]
World Down Syndrome Day
In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149). The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on […]
International Day of Forests
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests. Countries are […]
World Water Day
World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people […]
