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Photo Contest: Poverty Relief Through a Lens
Date: 15 May - 20 September 2012
Organisation: China Development Gateway, China Internet Information Centre
The China Development Gateway and China Internet Information Center launched a photo contest called “Lending Spotlight: Poverty Relief Through a Lens” on May 15. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 20, with an awards ceremony in Nov. 2012.
The contest focuses on global development and aims to share China’s experience in poverty reduction with other countries, and build international support to combat poverty. The contest is open to amateur as well as professional photographers, and entries can be submitted online or by regular mail. The China Development Gateway is part of the Country Gateway network.
For more information, visit the contest website below.
Resource link: http://poverty.chinagate.cn/photo/index.htm
Date: 15 May - 20 September 2012
Organisation: China Development Gateway, China Internet Information Centre
The China Development Gateway and China Internet Information Center launched a photo contest called “Lending Spotlight: Poverty Relief Through a Lens” on May 15. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 20, with an awards ceremony in Nov. 2012.
The contest focuses on global development and aims to share China’s experience in poverty reduction with other countries, and build international support to combat poverty. The contest is open to amateur as well as professional photographers, and entries can be submitted online or by regular mail. The China Development Gateway is part of the Country Gateway network.
For more information, visit the contest website below.
Resource link: http://poverty.chinagate.cn/photo/index.htm
The G8 NATO Summit Chicago 2012
Date: 18 - 21 May 2012
Organisation: G8, NATO
Location: Chicago, USA
Chicago will also host the Atlantic alliance from May 18 to 21, 2012, amid discussions of its relevance in today’s security environment.
Leaders from around the world will gather in Chicago this spring for two diplomatic summits hosted by President Barack Obama. The G8 and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will hold back-to-back meetings in Chicago from May 18-21, allowing the city to highlight its economic vitality, its arts and architecture, and its can-do spirit.
- This will be the first time an American city other than Washington has hosted a NATO summit.
- This is also the first time in more than 30 years that any city has hosted both gatherings.
- More than 2,000 journalists from across the world are expected in Chicago to chronicle the events.
For more information visit the Chicago G8 NATO Summit 2012 website below.
Resource link: http://www.chicagog8nato.org/
Date: 18 - 21 May 2012
Organisation: G8, NATO
Location: Chicago, USA
Chicago will also host the Atlantic alliance from May 18 to 21, 2012, amid discussions of its relevance in today’s security environment.
Leaders from around the world will gather in Chicago this spring for two diplomatic summits hosted by President Barack Obama. The G8 and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will hold back-to-back meetings in Chicago from May 18-21, allowing the city to highlight its economic vitality, its arts and architecture, and its can-do spirit.
- This will be the first time an American city other than Washington has hosted a NATO summit.
- This is also the first time in more than 30 years that any city has hosted both gatherings.
- More than 2,000 journalists from across the world are expected in Chicago to chronicle the events.
For more information visit the Chicago G8 NATO Summit 2012 website below.
Resource link: http://www.chicagog8nato.org/
Civil Society and the Global Fight against Corruption
Date: 22 May 2012
Organisation: Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Corruption is on the rise globally. The US Department of Justice has tripled in two years the number of offshore corruption cases it is working on, and even Australia has fallen to eighth (from first a decade ago) in Transparency International’s global Corruption Perceptions Index. The issues of integrity, transparency, accountability and trust in governments, companies and institutions have never been more important.
To discuss these matters and in particular the work of Transparency International, the Institute is delighted to welcome a global leader in the fight against corruption.
Resource link: http://aiia.asn.au/vic-events/event/456-civil-society-and-the-global-fight-against-corruption
Date: 22 May 2012
Organisation: Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Corruption is on the rise globally. The US Department of Justice has tripled in two years the number of offshore corruption cases it is working on, and even Australia has fallen to eighth (from first a decade ago) in Transparency International’s global Corruption Perceptions Index. The issues of integrity, transparency, accountability and trust in governments, companies and institutions have never been more important.
To discuss these matters and in particular the work of Transparency International, the Institute is delighted to welcome a global leader in the fight against corruption.
Resource link: http://aiia.asn.au/vic-events/event/456-civil-society-and-the-global-fight-against-corruption
Pacific Psychosocial Forum
Date: 23 - 25 May 2012
Organisation: Mandala Foundation
Location: Hoinara, Solomon Islands
The Pacific Psychosocial Forum is a bi-annual event facilitated by the Mandala Foundation that aims to advocate for and enhance psychosocial awareness and systems of staff care and community support throughout the Pacific region. In 2012, the 3-day forum will be held in the Solomon Islands and will focus on the theme of ‘Enabling Resilience in a Crisis’.
The Forum is open to all persons with an interest in psychosocial support and/or managing humanitarian crises and is particularly relevant to local, expatriate and Headquarters-based staff and managers of NGOs operating in the Pacific region.
Download registration form from here
Email: pacific@mandalafoundation.org.au
Phone: (+61 3) 9005 0808
Resource link: http://mandalafoundation.org.au/index.php?page=2012-pacific-psychosocial-forum-2012
Date: 23 - 25 May 2012
Organisation: Mandala Foundation
Location: Hoinara, Solomon Islands
The Pacific Psychosocial Forum is a bi-annual event facilitated by the Mandala Foundation that aims to advocate for and enhance psychosocial awareness and systems of staff care and community support throughout the Pacific region. In 2012, the 3-day forum will be held in the Solomon Islands and will focus on the theme of ‘Enabling Resilience in a Crisis’.
The Forum is open to all persons with an interest in psychosocial support and/or managing humanitarian crises and is particularly relevant to local, expatriate and Headquarters-based staff and managers of NGOs operating in the Pacific region.
Download registration form from here
Email: pacific@mandalafoundation.org.au
Phone: (+61 3) 9005 0808
Resource link: http://mandalafoundation.org.au/index.php?page=2012-pacific-psychosocial-forum-2012
Africa Day
Date: 25 May 2012
Organisation: AU
On 25 May 2012, people all over the world will recognise the 49th anniversary of Africa Day.
Africa Day is also known as Africa Liberation Day and it is celebrated every year in most states that are members of the African Union (AU).
Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May in 1963. This body was renamed the African Union in July 2002 after forging links with the African Economic Community. The founding charter was signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the date continues to mark widespread celebrations of African unity.
Resource link: http://www.africaday.info/
Date: 25 May 2012
Organisation: AU
On 25 May 2012, people all over the world will recognise the 49th anniversary of Africa Day.
Africa Day is also known as Africa Liberation Day and it is celebrated every year in most states that are members of the African Union (AU).
Africa Day commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May in 1963. This body was renamed the African Union in July 2002 after forging links with the African Economic Community. The founding charter was signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the date continues to mark widespread celebrations of African unity.
Resource link: http://www.africaday.info/
2012 ACP/EU high level meeting
Date: June 2012 (date TBC)
Organisation: Vanuatu Government
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Some 400-500 ACP/EU Ministers and officials from regional and international organisations will attend this high level meeting and international conference in Port Vila, Vanuatu - the first time that the Republic of Vanuatu will host an international meeting of this magnitude.
The meeting in Port Vila will discuss major issues that define the future relationship between the ACP group and the European Commission. Only Fiji and Papua New Guinea have hosted the ACP/EU Meetings in the past and Vanuatu will be the third in the Pacific region to play host.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://www.acpeuvanuatu2012.org/
Date: June 2012 (date TBC)
Organisation: Vanuatu Government
Location: Port Vila, Vanuatu
Some 400-500 ACP/EU Ministers and officials from regional and international organisations will attend this high level meeting and international conference in Port Vila, Vanuatu - the first time that the Republic of Vanuatu will host an international meeting of this magnitude.
The meeting in Port Vila will discuss major issues that define the future relationship between the ACP group and the European Commission. Only Fiji and Papua New Guinea have hosted the ACP/EU Meetings in the past and Vanuatu will be the third in the Pacific region to play host.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://www.acpeuvanuatu2012.org/
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Date: 26 June 2012
Organisation: UN
The General Assembly has decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. This resolution recommended further action with regard to the report and conclusions of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The General Assembly recognized that despite continued and increased efforts by the international community, the world drug problem continues to constitute a serious threat to public health, the safety and well-being of humanity, in particular young people, and the national security and sovereignty of States, and that it undermines socio-economic and political stability and sustainable development.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/
Date: 26 June 2012
Organisation: UN
The General Assembly has decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. This resolution recommended further action with regard to the report and conclusions of the 1987 International Conference on Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The General Assembly recognized that despite continued and increased efforts by the international community, the world drug problem continues to constitute a serious threat to public health, the safety and well-being of humanity, in particular young people, and the national security and sovereignty of States, and that it undermines socio-economic and political stability and sustainable development.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/drugabuseday/
11th Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA)
Date: 1 - 14 July 2012
Location: Solomon Islands
The 2012 festival is a unique opportunity for Solomon Islands to showcase its cultural diversity to the Pacific region and the world. It will be a time of unification and celebration for Solomon Islands, creating much-needed opportunities in the field of arts and culture, and contributing to social and economic progress.
Resource link: http://www.festivalofpacificarts.com/about/main.html
Date: 1 - 14 July 2012
Location: Solomon Islands
The 2012 festival is a unique opportunity for Solomon Islands to showcase its cultural diversity to the Pacific region and the world. It will be a time of unification and celebration for Solomon Islands, creating much-needed opportunities in the field of arts and culture, and contributing to social and economic progress.
Resource link: http://www.festivalofpacificarts.com/about/main.html
International Justice Day
Date: 17 July 2012
Organisation: AIU
International Justice Day is celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognise the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17th was chosen because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the treaty that created the International Criminal Court.
Each year, people around the world use this day to host events to promote international criminal justice, especially support for the International Criminal Court.
The day has been successful enough to attract international news attention, and for groups to use the day to focus attention on particular issues such as genocide in Darfur, Falun Dafa, and serious crimes of violence against women.
Resource link: http://www.internationaljusticeproject.com/2011/07/08/international-justice-day/
Date: 17 July 2012
Organisation: AIU
International Justice Day is celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognise the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17th was chosen because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, the treaty that created the International Criminal Court.
Each year, people around the world use this day to host events to promote international criminal justice, especially support for the International Criminal Court.
The day has been successful enough to attract international news attention, and for groups to use the day to focus attention on particular issues such as genocide in Darfur, Falun Dafa, and serious crimes of violence against women.
Resource link: http://www.internationaljusticeproject.com/2011/07/08/international-justice-day/
One Just World: Tackling Global Poverty with the Olympic spirit
Date: 17 July 2012
Organisation: One Just World
Location: Brisbane, Australia
So, in the spirit of the Olympics, how can we use sport to instigate meaningful social change? Or is the notion that sporting organisations, recreation and play can make such a difference completely absurd?
When tackling global poverty, can sport really make a difference?
Resource link: http://www.onejustworld.com.au/Upcoming-Forums#rsvp_tackling-global-poverty-olympic-spirit
Date: 17 July 2012
Organisation: One Just World
Location: Brisbane, Australia
So, in the spirit of the Olympics, how can we use sport to instigate meaningful social change? Or is the notion that sporting organisations, recreation and play can make such a difference completely absurd?
When tackling global poverty, can sport really make a difference?
Resource link: http://www.onejustworld.com.au/Upcoming-Forums#rsvp_tackling-global-poverty-olympic-spirit
43rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting
Date: September 2012 (TBC)
Organisation: PIFS
Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting is an annual meeting between the leaders of the 14 Pacific Island Forum member countries, hosted in a different member country each year. In 2011, the meeting was held in Auckland, New Zealand from 6 - 9 September.
Forum countries and territories include Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://www.forumsec.org/
Date: September 2012 (TBC)
Organisation: PIFS
Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting is an annual meeting between the leaders of the 14 Pacific Island Forum member countries, hosted in a different member country each year. In 2011, the meeting was held in Auckland, New Zealand from 6 - 9 September.
Forum countries and territories include Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://www.forumsec.org/
Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) meeting
Date: September 2012 (TBC)
Organisation: PLG
Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
The Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) was formed in Samoa on 19 November 2011 during a meeting of eight Polynesian countries.
The first meeting of the Leaders and Representatives of Polynesian countries was held in Apia, Samoa and attended by the Prime Ministers of Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga, the Governor of American Samoa, the Ulu o Tokelau and Special Envoys from the governments of Niue, Tuvalu, and Ma’ohi Nui-French Polynesia.
The first annual meeting of the PLG will be held in conjunction with the Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Cook Islands in 2012.
The meeting decided that the next Chair of the PLG will be Cook Islands and will take up duties of the chairmanship at the first annual meeting of the PLG.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2011/November/11-21-01.htm
Date: September 2012 (TBC)
Organisation: PLG
Location: Rarotonga, Cook Islands
The Polynesian Leaders Group (PLG) was formed in Samoa on 19 November 2011 during a meeting of eight Polynesian countries.
The first meeting of the Leaders and Representatives of Polynesian countries was held in Apia, Samoa and attended by the Prime Ministers of Cook Islands, Samoa and Tonga, the Governor of American Samoa, the Ulu o Tokelau and Special Envoys from the governments of Niue, Tuvalu, and Ma’ohi Nui-French Polynesia.
The first annual meeting of the PLG will be held in conjunction with the Pacific Islands Forum Meeting in Cook Islands in 2012.
The meeting decided that the next Chair of the PLG will be Cook Islands and will take up duties of the chairmanship at the first annual meeting of the PLG.
Hat Tip: Tess Newton Cain; DevPolicy author profile here>>
Resource link: http://archives.pireport.org/archive/2011/November/11-21-01.htm
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Meeting - 67th session
Date: 14 September - 5 October 2012
Organisation: UN
Location: New York, USA
The high-level meetings of the 67th session may be similar to those of the 66th session. The 67th session may also focus on the post-MDG framework.
66th session high-level meetings include:
13 September 2011, 3 p.m.: Opening of the 66th regular session of the General Assembly, UN Headquarters, in New York 19-20 September: High-level Meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases 20 September: High-level meeting on the theme
21-24 and 26-27 September: General Debate
22 September: High-level meeting of the General Assembly
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/ga/66/meetings/index.shtml
Thanks to Garth Luke, WVA for this referral.
Date: 14 September - 5 October 2012
Organisation: UN
Location: New York, USA
The high-level meetings of the 67th session may be similar to those of the 66th session. The 67th session may also focus on the post-MDG framework.
66th session high-level meetings include:
13 September 2011, 3 p.m.: Opening of the 66th regular session of the General Assembly, UN Headquarters, in New York 19-20 September: High-level Meeting on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases 20 September: High-level meeting on the theme
21-24 and 26-27 September: General Debate
22 September: High-level meeting of the General Assembly
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/ga/66/meetings/index.shtml
Thanks to Garth Luke, WVA for this referral.
Global Democracy Day
Date: 15 September 2012
Organisation: UN
On November 8th 2007, UN declared the 15th of September the International Day of Democracy.
Member states, organisations, non-governmental organisations and individuals are invited to commemorate the International Day of Democracy in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.
UN also invites member states to make sure that parliamentarians and civil society organisations are given appropriate opportunity to be involved in, and contribute to, the celebration of the International Day of Democracy.
Resource link: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-democracy-day
Date: 15 September 2012
Organisation: UN
On November 8th 2007, UN declared the 15th of September the International Day of Democracy.
Member states, organisations, non-governmental organisations and individuals are invited to commemorate the International Day of Democracy in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.
UN also invites member states to make sure that parliamentarians and civil society organisations are given appropriate opportunity to be involved in, and contribute to, the celebration of the International Day of Democracy.
Resource link: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/un/international-democracy-day
World Maritime Day
Date: 29 September 2012
Organisation: UN
The theme for World Maritime Day 2011 (last year) was selected to enable IMO not only to focus and intensify its efforts to meet the challenges of modern-day piracy but also to facilitate the orchestration of a broader, global response aimed at eradicating the scourge.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/maritimeday/index.shtml
Date: 29 September 2012
Organisation: UN
The theme for World Maritime Day 2011 (last year) was selected to enable IMO not only to focus and intensify its efforts to meet the challenges of modern-day piracy but also to facilitate the orchestration of a broader, global response aimed at eradicating the scourge.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/maritimeday/index.shtml
2012 Annual (Fall) Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group
Date: 12 - 14 October 2012
Organisation: IMF
Location: Tokyo, Japan
2012 Annual (Fall) Meetings of the IMF and the The Annual Meetings serve to discuss international economic and financial developments, and policies to strengthen inclusive economic growth and help countries overcome poverty. They provide a forum for international cooperation and enable the Fund and Bank to better serve their 187 member countries.
Resource link: http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2011/pr11220.htm
Thanks to Garth Luke, WVA for this referral.
Date: 12 - 14 October 2012
Organisation: IMF
Location: Tokyo, Japan
2012 Annual (Fall) Meetings of the IMF and the The Annual Meetings serve to discuss international economic and financial developments, and policies to strengthen inclusive economic growth and help countries overcome poverty. They provide a forum for international cooperation and enable the Fund and Bank to better serve their 187 member countries.
Resource link: http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2011/pr11220.htm
Thanks to Garth Luke, WVA for this referral.
10th World Conference of the International Ombudsman Institute
Date: 12 - 16 November 2012
Organisation: IOI
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
This IOI World Conference is a forum for Ombudsmen, or their equivalent, from around the world to meet to share their experience and expertise.
In 2012, it will be hosted by the NZ Chief Ombudsman and President of the IOI, Bev Wakam. Bev is also on the Board of the Pacific Ombudsman Alliance. The theme is ‘Speaking Truth to Power – The Ombudsman in the 21st Century’.
Thanks for referral from Lynley Ducker, Commonwealth Ombudsman
Resource link: http://www.confer.co.nz/wcioi/
Date: 12 - 16 November 2012
Organisation: IOI
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
This IOI World Conference is a forum for Ombudsmen, or their equivalent, from around the world to meet to share their experience and expertise.
In 2012, it will be hosted by the NZ Chief Ombudsman and President of the IOI, Bev Wakam. Bev is also on the Board of the Pacific Ombudsman Alliance. The theme is ‘Speaking Truth to Power – The Ombudsman in the 21st Century’.
Thanks for referral from Lynley Ducker, Commonwealth Ombudsman
Resource link: http://www.confer.co.nz/wcioi/
International Day for Tolerance
Date: 16 November 2012
Organisation: UN
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Among other things, the Declaration affirms that tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/toleranceday/
Date: 16 November 2012
Organisation: UN
On the day of its fiftieth anniversary, 16 November 1995, UNESCO's Member States adopted a Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. Among other things, the Declaration affirms that tolerance is neither indulgence nor indifference. It is respect and appreciation of the rich variety of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. Tolerance recognizes the universal human rights and fundamental freedoms of others. People are naturally diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of mixed communities in every region of the globe.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/toleranceday/
World Philosophy Day
Date: 17 November 2012
Organisation: UNESCO
World Philosophy Day was introduced in 2002 by UNESCO to honour philosophical reflection in the entire world by opening up free and accessible spaces. Its objective is to encourage the peoples of the world to share their philosophical heritage and to open their minds to new ideas, as well as to inspire a public debate between intellectuals and civil society on the challenges confronting our society.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/philosophyday/
Date: 17 November 2012
Organisation: UNESCO
World Philosophy Day was introduced in 2002 by UNESCO to honour philosophical reflection in the entire world by opening up free and accessible spaces. Its objective is to encourage the peoples of the world to share their philosophical heritage and to open their minds to new ideas, as well as to inspire a public debate between intellectuals and civil society on the challenges confronting our society.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/philosophyday/
World Television Day
Date: 21 November 2012
Organisation: UN
World Television Day recognises the increasing impact television has on decision-making by alerting world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues. The celebration highlights how communications have become one of today's central international issues, not only for their relevance to the world economy, but also for their implications for social and cultural development. The celebration also underlines the ever-increasing demands faced by the United Nations to address the major issues facing humankind - and that television - as one of today's most powerful communications media, could play a role in presenting these issues to the world.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/televisionday/
Date: 21 November 2012
Organisation: UN
World Television Day recognises the increasing impact television has on decision-making by alerting world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues. The celebration highlights how communications have become one of today's central international issues, not only for their relevance to the world economy, but also for their implications for social and cultural development. The celebration also underlines the ever-increasing demands faced by the United Nations to address the major issues facing humankind - and that television - as one of today's most powerful communications media, could play a role in presenting these issues to the world.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/televisionday/
International Anti-Corruption Day
Date: 9 December 2012
Organisation: UNODC, UNDP
By resolution 58/4 of 31 October 2003, the General Assembly designated 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day.
This decision was taken in order to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.
UNODC and UNDP have developed a joint global campaign, focusing on how corruption hinders efforts to achieve the internationally agreed upon Millennium Development Goals and impacts education, health, justice, democracy, prosperity and development.
Resource link: http://www.unodc.org/yournocounts/
Date: 9 December 2012
Organisation: UNODC, UNDP
By resolution 58/4 of 31 October 2003, the General Assembly designated 9 December as International Anti-Corruption Day.
This decision was taken in order to raise awareness of corruption and of the role of the United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.
UNODC and UNDP have developed a joint global campaign, focusing on how corruption hinders efforts to achieve the internationally agreed upon Millennium Development Goals and impacts education, health, justice, democracy, prosperity and development.
Resource link: http://www.unodc.org/yournocounts/
International Human Rights Day
Date: 10 December 2012
Organisation: UN
On International Human Rights Day, governments, civil society, national human rights institutions, the media, educators and individuals are all asked to seize the opportunity to join hands to embrace diversity and end discrimination, in order to advocate non-discrimination and raise awareness on this day.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/
Date: 10 December 2012
Organisation: UN
On International Human Rights Day, governments, civil society, national human rights institutions, the media, educators and individuals are all asked to seize the opportunity to join hands to embrace diversity and end discrimination, in order to advocate non-discrimination and raise awareness on this day.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/
International Human Solidarity Day
Date: 20 December 2012
Organisation: UN
International Human Solidarity Day serves to remind us about the importance of solidarity for the achievement of the international agreements on social development, including programmes of action of international conferences and multilateral accords.
Location: http://www.un.org/en/events/humansolidarityday/
Date: 20 December 2012
Organisation: UN
International Human Solidarity Day serves to remind us about the importance of solidarity for the achievement of the international agreements on social development, including programmes of action of international conferences and multilateral accords.
Location: http://www.un.org/en/events/humansolidarityday/
World Day of Social Justice
Date: 20 February 2013
Organisation: UN
At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice. The day was observed for the first time in 2009.
The observance of the day contributes to the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/socialjusticeday/
Date: 20 February 2013
Organisation: UN
At its sixty-second session, in November 2007, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice. The day was observed for the first time in 2009.
The observance of the day contributes to the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all.
Resource link: http://www.un.org/en/events/socialjusticeday/
World Press Freedom Day
Date: 3 May 2013
Organisation: UNESCO
Every year, May 3rd is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Under the theme 21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers, the events to be held May 1-3, 2011, in Washington, DC, will affirm fundamental principles of media freedom in the digital age—the ability of citizens to voice their opinions and access diverse, independent information sources - 20 years after the original declaration was made in Windhoek, Namibia.
Resource link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Press_Freedom_Day
Date: 3 May 2013
Organisation: UNESCO
Every year, May 3rd is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. Under the theme 21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers, the events to be held May 1-3, 2011, in Washington, DC, will affirm fundamental principles of media freedom in the digital age—the ability of citizens to voice their opinions and access diverse, independent information sources - 20 years after the original declaration was made in Windhoek, Namibia.
Resource link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Press_Freedom_Day
East Timor - Independence Restoration Day (11th anniversary)
Date: 20 May 2013
Location: East Timor
This anniversary marks the transfer of sovereignty from UN transitional government in 2002.
Resource link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Timor
Date: 20 May 2013
Location: East Timor
This anniversary marks the transfer of sovereignty from UN transitional government in 2002.
Resource link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Timor
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