INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION: DECEMBER 19, 2009

Other titles on South-South cooperation from UNBISnet   [ UN ]   |  [ Non-UN ] Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents		United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 19 December By resolution 58/220 of 23 December 2003, the General Assembly decided to declare 19 December, United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation. This was the date on which the General Assembly endorsed the Buenos Aires Plan of Action for Promoting and Implementing Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries. The Assembly also urged all relevant United Nations organizations and multilateral institutions to intensify their efforts to effectively mainstream the use of South-South cooperation in the design, formulation and implementation of their regular programmes and to consider increasing allocations of human, technical and financial resources for supporting South-South cooperation initiatives. Links to UN and UN System sites: United Nations Development Programme Special Unit for South-South Cooperation WIDE – Web of Information for Development South-South Trust Fund Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia Economic Commission for Africa Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Economic and Social Development Global issues on the UN Agenda – Development Cooperation Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States Office of the Special Advisor on Africa South South Cooperation Food and Agriculture Organization Technical Cooperation Department Special Programme for Food Security International Trade Centre South-South Trade Promotion Programme   United Nations Industrial Development Organization Cluster Network Development Programme Asia-Africa Investment & Technology Promotion Centre World Bank Group IK Notes on Indigenous Knowledge and Practices   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The additional resources links on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by the United Nations. 2nd South Summit of the Group of 77 (Qatar : June 2005) Doha Declaration Doha Plan of Action Academy of Sciences for the Developing World Association of Southeast Asian Nations Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf Development Gateway Economic Community of West African States Economic Cooperation Organization Free Trade Area of the Americas Green Belt Movement Group of 77 at the United Nations Latin American and Caribbean Economic System New Partnership for Africa’s Development Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU Third World Network Third World Network of Scientific Organizations United Nations Foundation

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INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY: DECEMBER 18, 2009

Other titles on migrants from UNBISnet  [ UN ] | [ Non-UN ] Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents .		International Migrants Day 18 December On 4 December 2000, the General Assembly, taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world, proclaimed 18 December International Migrants Day (resolution 55/93). On that day, in 1990, the Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (resolution 45/158). Member States, 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 design of actions to ensure their protection. A/RES/377(V) Links to UN and UN System sites: United Nations International Migration and Development (Department of Economic and Social Affairs) Migration – UN News Centre UN Initiatives on International Migration , UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service Working Far From Home – Migration and Discrimination, UN Works to Fight Racism (E-press Kit) Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the Human Rights of Migrants Committee on Migrant Workers Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Air and Sea, supplementary to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Global Migration Group International Labour Organization International Labour Migration Unesco International Migration and Multicultural Policies United Nations Fund for Population Activities World Bank Group International Migration – Knowledge for Change ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The additional resources links on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by the United Nations. Asian Migrant Centre Federation of Centers for Migration Studies Global Campaign for the Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Migrants Global Commission on International Migration Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University International Organization for Migration International Migration – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development The Metropolis Project Mexican Migration Project Portal for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Migrants Scalabrini Migration Center Southern African Migration Project Sussex Centre for Migration Research

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INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY: DECEMBER 11, 2009

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY – DECEMBER 11, 2009

Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) International Mountain Day is an occasion to help raise awareness of the people who live in mountainous regions and the role that these regions play in providing food, water, and recreation. It is observed on December 11 each year. Local names Name Language International Mountain Day English Día Internacional de las Montañas Spanish International Mountain Day 2009 Friday, December 11, 2009 International Mountain Day 2010 Saturday, December 11, 2010 See list of observations below 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 play in water and food supply. International Mountain Day commemorates the role in which mountains play in providing food, water, and recreation. ©iStockphoto.com/Joseph Jean What do people do? Various activities are organized on and around International Mountain Day. These aim to increase awareness of and knowledge around the role of mountains and mountainous regions amongst the general population and professionals. Particular examples of events are: book fairs; symposia; themed lectures for students; workshops and press events. Mountaineering and explorations societies may hold lectures and social events on or around December 11. Public life International Mountain Day is a global observance and not a public holiday. Background The International Year of Mountains was held in 2002 and with the aim of raising awareness and triggering action on issues relating to sustainable mountain development. The leading agency was the Food and Agriculture Organization. The International Year of Mountains was launched at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York on December 11, 2001. On December 20, 2002, as the International Year of Mountains drew to a close, the UN designated December 11 as International Mountain Day and encouraged the international community to organize events to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development on this date. International Mountain Day was first observed on December 11, 2003. Each year International Mountain Day has a particular theme. Previous themes have focused on freshwater, peace, biodiversity or climate change. Symbols The symbol of International Mountain Day consists of three equilateral triangles, each orientated with two points on a single imaginary horizontal line and one point directed upwards. The triangles are mainly black and represent mountains. The triangle on the left has a blue “diamond” shape at the top, representing ice or snow at the top of a mountain. The middle triangle has an orange circle at its center, representing resources that are mined from inside mountains. The triangle on the right has a small green triangle at its lower right-hand point. This represents the crops that grow on mountains. Under the three triangles is a black stripe containing the words “11 December” and the words “International Mountain Day” in two shades of United Nations’ use of the color blue. The symbol of International Mountain Day is based on the symbol for the International Year of Mountains (2002). // International Mountain Day Observances Weekday Date Year Name Holiday type Where it is observed Thu Dec 11 2003 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Sat Dec 11 2004 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Sun Dec 11 2005 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Mon Dec 11 2006 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Tue Dec 11 2007 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Thu Dec 11 2008 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Fri Dec 11 2009 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Sat Dec 11 2010 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Sun Dec 11 2011 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Tue Dec 11 2012 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Wed Dec 11 2013 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Thu Dec 11 2014 International Mountain Day United Nation day   Fri Dec 11 2015 International Mountain Day United Nation day

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UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY: DECEMBER 10, 2009

UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY – DECEMBER 10, 2009

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Non-discrimination is focus of Human Rights Day, 10 December

Discrimination against
indigenous peoples

Although representing 5 per cent of the world’s population, indigenous peoples account for 15 per cent of the world’s poorest people. UN Photo/Mark Garten

“Discrimination targets individuals and groups that are vulnerable to attack: the disabled, women and girls, the poor, migrants, minorities, and all those who are perceived as different.

… But these victims of discrimination are not alone. The United Nations is standing with them, committed to defending the rights of all, and particularly the most vulnerable.  That is our identity and our mission.”

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

The realisation of all human rights – social, economic and cultural as well as civil and political rights – is hampered by discrimination. All too often, when faced with prejudice and discrimination, political leaders, governments and ordinary citizens are silent or complacent.

Yet everyone of us can make a difference. You are encouraged to celebrate Human Rights Day by advocating non-discrimination, organizing activities, raising awareness and reaching out to your local communities on 10 December and beyond.

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INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY: DECEMBER 9, 2009

Other titles on corrupt practices from UNBISnet  [ UN ]   |  [ Non-UN ] Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents		International Anti-Corruption Day 9 December   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. The Assembly urged all States and competent regional economic integration organizations to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention against Corruption as soon as possible in order to ensure its rapid entry into force.   Links to UN and UN System sites: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime International Anti-Corruption Day UNODC and Corruption Interagency Coordination UN Crime Congresses Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption Advisory Committee on Administrative & Budgetary Questions ( ACABQ) Topics – Ethics Global Compact – Transparency and Anti-corruption Public Administration Programme Governance and Public Administration – Ethics, transparency and accountability 7th Global Forum on Reinventing Government: Building Trust in Government (2007 : Vienna) Office of Internal Oversight Services Reform at the UN Comprehensive Review of Governance and Oversight Promoting and Monitoring Good Governance (Economic Commission for Africa) International Monetary Fund IMF and Good Governance UNESCO Ethics United Nations Development Programme Public Administration Reform and Anti-Corruption Governance and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) United Nations Research Institute for Social Development Democracy, Governance and Human Rights Programme United Nations University Ethics and International Affairs World Governance Assessment World Bank Group Anti-corruption Costs and consequences of corruption   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The additional resources links on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by the United Nations. Bribery in International Business (OECD) Corruption Online Research & Information System Development Gateway – Governance Financial Action Task Force Institute for Global Ethics International Group for Anti-Corruption Coordination Interpol Group of Experts on Corruption Red de Instituciones de Combate a la Corrupción y Rescate de la Ética Pública Transparency International

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INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY: DECEMBER 7, 2009

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY – DECEMBER 7, 2009

International Civil Aviation Organization

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY – 7 DECEMBER International Civil Aviation Day was established in 1994 by ICAO, through Assembly Resolution A29-1, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Organization, created on 7 December 1944. In 1996, pursuant to an ICAO initiative and with the assistance of the Canadian Government, the United Nations General Assembly by resolution officially recognized 7 December as International Civil Aviation Day and listed it as an official UN day. The purpose of the global celebration is to generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States, and of the role of ICAO in promoting the safety, efficiency and regularity of international air transport. INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION DAY THEMES 2009 — “65 years of empowering the global community through aviation” International Civil Aviation Day 2009 highlights ICAO’s historic contribution to the global community ICAO News Release – PIO 13/2009 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2008 — “Tomorrow’s Aviation — a world of opportunity for skilled aviation personnel” Careers in air transport promising as demand for skilled aviation professionals grows ICAO News Release – PIO 15/2008 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from ICAO on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day – 7 December 2008 ICAO News Release – PIO 15/2008 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2007 — “Global Air Transport — a driver of sustainable economic, social and cultural development” 2007 International Civil Aviation Day focuses on benefits of air transport around the world ICAO News Release – PIO 12/2007 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Joint message from the President of the Council, Mr. Roberto González, and the Secretary General, Dr. Taïeb Chérif ICAO News Release – PIO 12/2007 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2006 — “Safety and security – first and always the top priority” 2006 International Civil Aviation Day focuses on aviation safety and security to preserve growing benefits of air transport. ICAO News Release, PIO 15/2006 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Joint message from the President of the Council Mr. Roberto González, and the Secretary General Dr. Taïeb Chérif, on the occasion of the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2006. ICAO News Release, PIO 15/2006 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2005 — “The Greening of Flight — maximizing compatiblity between safe and orderly development of civil aviation and the quality of the environment” International Civil Aviation Day calls for the greening of aviation. ICAO News Release, PIO 12/2005 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2005. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Taïeb Chérif, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2005. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Presentations by Jane Hupe (ICAO) and Alain Jozelson (ICCAIA) and other related links (html) en           2004 — “International Cooperation: Solutions to Global Aviation Challenges” International Civil Aviation Day 2004 Celebrates Cooperation among Nations of the World. ICAO News Release, PIO 15/2004 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2004. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Taïeb Chérif, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2004. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2003 — “For 60 Years… Setting the Standards for International Civil Aviation” International Civil Aviation Day 2003 Bridges Two Milestones in Aviation History. ICAO News Release, PIO 18/2003 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2003. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Taïeb Chérif, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2003. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2002 — “One Hundred Years of Powered, Controlled and Sustained Flight” “One Hundred Years of Powered, Controlled and Sustained Flight”: The Theme for the 2002 Edition of International Civil Aviation Day. ICAO News Release, PIO 14/2002 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2002. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2002. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2001 — “Flight Between Nations – Dialogue Between Peoples” “Flight Between Nations – Dialogue Between Peoples”: The Theme for the 2001 Edition of International Civil Aviation Day. ICAO News Release, PIO 16/2001 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2001. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2001. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 2000 — “Implementing ICAO SARPs – the Key to Aviation Safety and Efficiency” “Implementing SARPS – the Key to Aviation Safety and Efficiency”: The Theme for the 2000 Edition of International Civil Aviation Day. ICAO News Release, PIO 12/2000 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2000. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 2000. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Implementation of SARPS focus of special day. ICAO Journal, Volume 55 Number 9, November/December 2000 (djvu) en fr es       1999 — “Promoting Global Frienship and Understanding” “Promoting Global Friendship and Understanding”. ICAO News Release, PIO 16/1999 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1999. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1999. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Friendship is theme of special day. ICAO Journal, Volume 54 Number 9, November/December 1999 (djvu) en fr es       1998 — “Flying Safely into the 21st Century” “Flying Safely into the 21st Century”: The Theme for the 1998 Edition of International Civil Aviation Day. ICAO News Release, PIO 14/1998 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, on the theme “Flying Safely into the 21st Century” for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1998. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, for the world-wide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1998. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh “Flying Safely” theme of special day. ICAO Journal, Volume 53 No. 10, December 1998 (pdf) en fr es       1997 — “Enhancing Flight Safety through Global Cooperation” “Enhancing Flight Safety Through Global Co-operation”: The Theme of International Civil Aviation Day – 7 December 1997. ICAO News Release, PIO 24/1997 (pdf) en fr es ru ar Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, on the theme “Enhancing flight Safety through Global Cooperation” for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1997. (pdf) en fr es ru ar Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, on the theme “Enhancing flight Safety through Global Cooperation” for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1997. (pdf) en fr es ru ar 1996 — “Using Satellites to Make Civil Aviation Safer” “Using Satellites to Make Civil Aviation Safer”: Theme of 1996 International Civil Aviation Day. ICAO News Release, PIO 14/1996 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Dr. Assad Kotaite, on the theme “Using Satellites to Make Civil aviation Safer” for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1996. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message from the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Mr. Renato Cláudio Costa Pereira, on the theme “Using Satellites to Make Civil aviation Safer” for the worldwide celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on 7 December 1996. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh 1995 — “The Aeroplane in Our Lives” On International Civil Aviation Day 1995, ICAO Well Placed to Meet the Needs of the Global Air transport Industry. ICAO News Release, PIO 13/1995 (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message of Dr. Assad Kotaite, President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day, 7 December 1995. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Message of Dr. Philippe Rochat, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day, 7 December 1995. (pdf) en fr es ru ar zh Commemorative Day celebrates “the aeroplane in our lives”. ICAO Journal, Volume 50 Number 10, December 1995 (djvu) en fr es       1994 — 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Chigago Convention United Nations Secretary-General Will Attend ICAO’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations. ICAO News Release, PIO 15/1994 (pdf) en fr es ru ar ICAO Council Declaration Pledges to Preserve the Safety, Security and Efficiency of International Civil Aviation. ICAO News Release, PIO 17/1994 (pdf) en fr es ru ar Declaration of the ICAO Council in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation at Chicago. (pdf) en fr es ru ar International community celebrates ICAO’s 50th anniversary. ICAO Journal, Volume 49 Number 10, December 1994 (djvu) en fr es     ICAO Assembly Resolution A29-1 (1994) Assembly Resolution A29-1: ICAO’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1994) (pdf) en fr es ru ar en – English fr – Français es – Español ru – Русский ar – عربية zh – 中文

 

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INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: DECEMBER 5, 2009

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Quick Facts

The United Nations’ (UN) International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is observed on December 5 each year.

Local names

Name	Language
International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	English
Día Internacional de los Voluntarios para el Desarrollo Económico y Social	Spanish

Alternative name

International Volunteer Day

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development 2010

Sunday, December 5, 2010
See list of observations below

The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, national and international levels.

International Volunteer Day recognizes the work of volunteers and the importance of volunteering. ©iStockphoto.com/Steven Robertson

What do people do?

This day hopes to heighten people’s and governments’ awareness of the voluntary contributions. It also focuses on stimulating people to offer their services as volunteers, both at home and abroad. Over the years, governments, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals contribute the International Volunteer Day through various activities including:

• Voluntary community projects.
• Parades, marches, or rallies.
• Award ceremonies for volunteers who made significant contributions to their communities.
• “Time donation” campaigns that involve people pledging hours of voluntary service to specific projects.
• Companies launching voluntary programs as part of their corporate responsibility.
• Volunteer competitions.

Activities and events for the day help promote the impact of volunteering and the UN’s Millennium Development Goals, via volunteering to:

• Help eradicate poverty.
• Achieve universal primary education.
• Promote gender equality and empower women.
• Reduce child mortality and to improve maternal health.
• Reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS, malaria and other major diseases.
• Help ensure environmental sustainability.

Many people participate in many of these events through the World Volunteer Web, which the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) operates in partnership with various organizations.

Public life

International Volunteer Day is a global observance and not a public holiday. Some organizations, businesses and communities may take the time to contribute to the day through activities mentioned earlier in this article.

Background

Each year UN General Assembly invites governments to observe the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5 (A/RES/40/212 of 17 December 1985). As a result of the resolution from December 17, 1985, governments, the UN, and civil society organizations work together with volunteers around the world to celebrate the Day on December 5 each year.

In 2001, the International Year of Volunteers, the Assembly adopted a set of recommendations on ways that governments and the UN could support volunteering and asked that they be widely disseminated. The International Year of Volunteers aimed to stimulate national and international policy debate around, and to advocate for, recognizing, facilitating, networking and promoting voluntary action. The year led to a much better appreciation of the power of volunteerism in its many forms and the ways to support it.

Symbols

The IVD logo is used to promote the day. The logo features two olive branches that encapsulate three Vs in a cup-like manner. Each V has bullet points at the top of each tip of the letter, so the Vs are drawn in a way to resemble simple figures of people in unity. The words “International Volunteer Day” are under the olive branches. The image, including the words, is in orange on a white background.

External links

World Volunteer Web/

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday type	Where it is observed
Fri	Dec 5	1986	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sat	Dec 5	1987	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Mon	Dec 5	1988	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Tue	Dec 5	1989	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Wed	Dec 5	1990	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Thu	Dec 5	1991	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sat	Dec 5	1992	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sun	Dec 5	1993	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Mon	Dec 5	1994	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Tue	Dec 5	1995	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Thu	Dec 5	1996	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Fri	Dec 5	1997	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sat	Dec 5	1998	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sun	Dec 5	1999	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Tue	Dec 5	2000	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Wed	Dec 5	2001	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Thu	Dec 5	2002	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Fri	Dec 5	2003	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sun	Dec 5	2004	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Mon	Dec 5	2005	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Tue	Dec 5	2006	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Wed	Dec 5	2007	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Fri	Dec 5	2008	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sat	Dec 5	2009	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sun	Dec 5	2010	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Mon	Dec 5	2011	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Wed	Dec 5	2012	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Thu	Dec 5	2013	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Fri	Dec 5	2014	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day
Sat	Dec 5	2015	International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development	United Nation day

 

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABLED PERSONS: DECEMBER 3, 2009

RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appoints Mr. Stevie Wonder, an internationally celebrated musician, as the new UN Messenger of Peace at UN Headquarters. Mr. Stevie Wonder was also presented with the appointment certificate in Braille.

Highlights

64th session of the General Assembly
Reports of the Secretary-General:
Status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol (A/64/128)
Realizing the Millennium Development Goals for Persons with Disabilities (A/64/180)

Draft resolutions adopted:
Inclusion of persons with disabilities in realizing the Millennium Development Goals (A/C.3/64/L.5)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol thereto (A/C.3/64/L.24)

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – 3 December 2009
Theme for 2009: “Making the MDGs inclusive: Empowerment of persons with disabilities and their communities around the world”. The theme has been selected to draw attention to and promote a better understanding of disability issues and mobilize action for the empowerment of persons with disabilities. Find out more about Stevie Wonder’s appointment as the new UN Messenger of Peace.

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 Appointment of Mr. Shuaib Chalklen of South Africa as new Special Rapporteur on Disability

Convention in Brief

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol came into force on May 3, 2008. Convention aims to ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy all human rights on an equal basis with others.

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Latest developments

• Ratifications of the Convention and its Optional Protocol
• Signatories of the Convention and its Optional Protocol
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• 143 signatories to the Convention
• 87 signatories to the Optional Protocol
• 75 ratifications of the Convention
• 48 ratifications of the Optional Protocol

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• Bolivia ratified the Convention on 16-11-2009
• Bolivia acceded to the Optional Protocol on 16-11-2009
• United Republic of Tanzania acceded to the Optional Protocol on 10-11-2009
• United Republic of Tanzania ratified the Convention on 10-11-2009

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The Millennium Development Goals and Disability

Second session of the Conference of States Parties, 2-4 September 2009

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, second session, 19-23 October 2009 

Enable Newsletter, November 2009

NGOs working on disability issues

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INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY: DECEMBER 2, 2009

Other titles on slavery from UNBISnet [ UN ] | [ Non-UN ] Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents Table of contents		International Day for the  Abolition of Slavery 2 December The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, recalls the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV)of 2 December 1949). By resolution 57/195 of 18 December 2002, the Assembly proclaimed 2004 the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition. On 28 November 2006, the Assembly designated 25 March 2007 as the International Day for the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (resolution 61/19). Links to UN and UN System sites: United Nations International Day for the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade (25 March 2007) Transatlantic Slave Trade : selected internet resources Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General UN Conventions on “Traffic in Persons” (Chapter 7) Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Working Group on Contemporary Forms of Slavery Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially in women and children Voluntary Trust Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery Slavery Convention (Geneva, 25 September 1926) Protocol amending the Slavery Convention (1953) Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children… Adopted and opened for signature ratification and accession, by General Assembly resolution 55/25 (not in force) Supplementary Convention on the Abolition of Slavery, the Slave Trade, and Institutions and Practices Similar to Slavery (1956) Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (1949) International Labour Organization Forced Labour Convention (1930) Abolition of Forced Labour Convention (1957 ) Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour Unesco Modern Forms of Slavery International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition (23 August) Slave route Slave Trade Archives Project UNICEF Child Labour United Nations Office for Crime Prevention and Drug Control Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocols UNODC and Human Trafficking ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: The additional resources links on this page are provided for information purposes only and do not necessarily represent an endorsement by the United Nations. Anti-Slavery International Avalon Project at the Yale Law School – Documents on Slavery Guide to Sources for the History of Slavery (University of Chicago Library) Institute for the Study of Slavery La route de l’esclave: la mémoire engloutie du triangle de la traite Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (New York Public Library) Women’s Human Rights Resources (University of Toronto)

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WORLD AIDS DAY: DECEMBER 1, 2009

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World AIDS Day (December 1) Background AIDS is perhaps the most serious public health problem of our times.  First discovered in the 1980’s, AIDS is thought to have spread extensively in the 1970’s.  All in all, about 33.4 million people in the world are infected with HIV today.  This is a world in which no society, and no group within society, can remain immune to AIDS as the epidemic evolves and metamorphoses. AIDS stands for “Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.”  Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS.  It weakens the body’s immune system so that is unable to defend itself from disease.  HIV is spread through unprotected sex, transfusions, contaminated needles, and from mothers to children during pregnancy, childbirth and/or breast-feeding.  Once infected by HIV, victims are infected for LIFE.  They will likely succumb to any number of diseases they acquire because of the weakening of their immune system. In response to growing international concern about the spread of the AIDS epidemic and in recognition of the international character of this disease, the United Nations General Assembly in 1988 declared AIDS to be a Global Pandemic.  It decided, in Resolution 43/15, to establish December 1st as World Aids Day.  It was decided that this day should be a time for the peoples of the United Nations to appreciate, understand and acknowledge the danger that AIDS poses to humanity and the extent to which it had spread all over the world.  This day was also meant to call on the peoples of the United Nations to show solidarity, support and sympathy for the many victims of AIDS worldwide.  World AIDS Day has now become an annual event in most countries.  On this day, efforts to combat AIDS are observed, and support is given to the continuing fight against this virus.

 

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