Thursday, 20 June 2013
There are five international observances this month. This year's theme for the International Day of Cooperatives, "Cooperative enterprises build a better world", ties in to the overal thematic of the International Year of Cooperatives, recognizing the actions of cooperatives in helping to achieve internationally agreed upon development goals, such as the Millennium Development Goals.
United Nations observances contribute to the achievement of the purposes of the UN Charter and promote awareness of and action on important political, social, cultural, humanitarian or human rights issues.
International observances provide a useful means for the promotion of international and national action and stimulate interest in United Nations activities and programmes. For international years and decades the UN Secretary General takes action to establish the preparatory process, evaluation and follow-up procedures.
JULY
7 July
International Day of Cooperatives
11 July
World Population Day
18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day
28 July
World Hepatitis Day [WHO]
30 July
International Day of Friendship
The majority of observances have been established by the UN General Assembly and some have been designated by UN specialized agencies.
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Working together, we can not only meet the crisis needs of those we serve, but we can build the resilience that is necessary to move the entire global community out of hunger in our lifetime.
June
5 June
World Environment Day [UNEP]
8 June
World Oceans Day
12 June
World Day Against Child Labour
14 June
World Blood Donor Day [WHO]
20 June
World Refugee Day
23 June
United Nations Public Service Day
To view a complete list of UN Observances for June, please follow this link
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