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International Biodiversity Day observed on every year 29, to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. In December 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted 22 May as IDB, to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992 by the Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed
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The United Nations’ (UN) International Human Solidarity Day is annually celebrated on December 20 to celebrate unity in diversity. It also aims to remind people on the importance of solidarity in working towards eradicating poverty. Solidarity is identified in the Millennium Declaration as one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century,
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Every year December 18, celebrated International Migrants Day, to recognize the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide. UN Member States and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are invited to observe International Migrants Day through the dissemination of information on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of migrants, and through the sharing of experiences and the
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World Energy Day is annually observed December 14 , which highlights the importance of society’s choices regarding energy production and the environment. I love positive solution stories, so had a look in our photo archive to share some of our interesting energy pictures with you and celebrate this day. Over the years we have documented
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Every year December 11 celebrated International Mountain Day. The year 2002 was the International Year of Mountains. As this year drew to a close, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed December 11 to be International Mountain Day. This observance, which is celebrated annually, aims to draw attention to the important roles that mountainous regions
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Human Rights Day is annually observed December 10 by United Nations (UN) to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
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International Broadcasting Day has been celebrated every year, on December 10.International broadcasting is broadcasting that is deliberately aimed at a foreign, rather than a domestic, audience. It usually is broadcast by means of longwave,mediumwave, or shortwave radio, but in recent years has also used direct satellite broadcasting and the internet as means of reaching audiences. Although radio and television programs do travel outside national borders,
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International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually, on 9 December, to control corruption throughout the world. Corruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. No country, region or community is immune. Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development
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International Civil Aviation Day is annually observed December 7 to create awareness of the importance of international civil aviation and the role that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) plays in international air transport. The organization is a United Nations (UN) body responsible for developing international standards for aviation safety. Travel is the largest industry
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Every year December 5 we are celebrating World Soil Day because it corresponds with the birthday of H.M. King Bhumibol Aduyadej, The King of Thailand. Who has officially sanctioned the event. For the International Union of Soil Scientists, World Soil Day “celebrates the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a
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