World Days

Here you will find the various world days for peace, non-violence and human rights, grouped into 2 categories:

• those recognized by the UN
• those initiated outside the UN framework.

UN World Days

The UN has voted a number of symbolic dates as World Days.
Below are some of the 60 or so UN International Days that count for peace, non-violence and a more humane world.

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Other World Days (peace, non-violence, human rights)

Sometimes, local or regional “Day” initiatives are adopted by other countries, and end up being celebrated more widely. Here are some examples that concern us.

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