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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824
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SUMMARY:#RememberSlavery Anti-slavenhandeldag / Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition 2026
DESCRIPTION:In de nacht van 22 op 23 augustus 1791 begon in Saint Domingue (nu Haiti) de opstand die een cruciale rol zou gaan spelen bij de afschaffing van de transatlantische slavenhandel\, daarom wordt de wereldwijde dag ter herinnering aan de slavenhandel en de afschaffing ervan jaarlijks gevierd op 23 augustus. \nTen tijde van het Romeinse Rijk was er een levendige handel van slaven uit van het hele rijk en de omringende gebieden. Het woord “slaven” is dan ook afgeleid van de Slavische volkeren\, vanuit de Romeinse optiek “‘barbaarse” volkeren waarvan de Romeinen slaven kochten. Na opkomst van het Christendom verdween de slavernij en de slavenhandel uit West-Europa. Met het ontstaan van de wereldhandel en de behoefte aan goedkope arbeidskrachten in de Koloniën gingen West-Europeanen zich echter wel met slavernij en slavenhandel inlaten. Slavenhandelaars kochten slaven bij lokale heersers\, die vaak krijgsgevangenen\, maar vaak ook hun eigen burgers aan de handelaars verkochten; of ze vingen zelf mensen. Officieel komt slavernij\, en dus ook slavenhandel\, tegenwoordig nergens meer voor. Toch komen ook tegenwoordig nog op slavernij gelijkende situaties voor. Als daarbij mensen worden verhandeld en/of over grote afstand verplaatst\, spreekt men van mensenhandel. \nLinks:\nantislavery.org \n#Slavernij afgeschaft (1863) / #KetiKoti (TV AT5) \nDay for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/rememberslavery-anti-slavenhandeldag-day-for-the-remembrance-of-the-slave-trade-and-its-abolition-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Slavernij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260822T124801Z
CREATED:20260822T124633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T124801Z
UID:143870-1787356800-1787443199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief 2026
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations General Assembly decided to designate 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. \nThe General Assembly\, in its resolution A/RES/73/296\, designated 22 August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizing the importance of providing victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief and members of their families with appropriate support and assistance in accordance with applicable law. It strongly deplored all acts of violence against persons on the basis of their religion or belief\, as well as any such acts directed against their homes\, businesses\, properties\, schools\, cultural centres or places of worship\, as well as all attacks on and in religious places\, sites and shrines that are in violation of international law. A previous resolution establishing the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism (A/RES/72/165) also recognized that working together to enhance the implementation of existing legal regimes that protect individuals against discrimination and hate crimes\, increasing interreligious\, interfaith and intercultural efforts and expanding human rights education are important first steps in combating incidents of intolerance\, discrimination and violence against individuals on the basis of religion or belief. \nBy proclaiming an International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief\, the General Assembly recalled that States have the primary responsibility to promote and protect human rights\, including the human rights of persons belonging to religious minorities\, including their right to exercise their religion or belief freely. Freedom of religion or belief\, freedom of opinion and expression\, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent\, interrelated and mutually reinforcing. They are enshrined in articles 18\, 19 and 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Upholding these rights plays an important role in the fight against all forms of intolerance and of discrimination based on religion or belief. The open\, constructive and respectful debate of ideas\, as well as interreligious\, interfaith and intercultural dialogue\, at the local\, national\, regional and international levels\, can play a positive role in combating religious hatred\, incitement and violence. Furthermore\, the exercise of the right to freedom of opinion and expression and full respect for the freedom to seek\, receive and impart information can play a positive role in strengthening democracy and combating religious intolerance. \nLinks:\nDay Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-commemorating-the-victims-of-acts-of-violence-based-on-religion-or-belief-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Mensenrechten,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260821T080046Z
CREATED:20260821T080046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T080046Z
UID:143824-1787270400-1787356799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#UNiteforVictimsofTerrorism #VictimsofTerrorism Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism / Herdenking en Eerbetoon aan de Slachtoffers van Terrorisme 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017. \nIn its resolution 72/165 (2017)\, the General Assembly\, established the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism to be commemorated annually on 21 August\, in order to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism and to promote and protect the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms. In April 2020\, mandated by General Assembly resolution 73/305\, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres published his report on the ‘Progress of the UN system to support Member States in assisting victims of terrorism’ (A/74/790)\, which calls for the ‘enhancement of international cooperation to assist victims of terrorism’. Member States\, through the biennial review resolutions of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy have emphasized the important role of victims of terrorism in countering terrorism\, promoting international solidarity\, preventing violent extremism\, and helping Member States recognize and uphold their human rights\, and support their distinct needs. \nSince the sixth review of the Strategy (2018)\, developments at the international\, regional\, and national levels have increasingly demonstrated that support to victims has moved beyond symbolic solidarity towards a more robust engagement to advance their rights and needs. This is reflected in the establishment in 2019 of a Group of Friends of Victims of Terrorism\, and the adoption of General Assembly resolution A/RES/73/305 on the enhancement of international cooperation to assist victims of terrorism. The eighth review resolution\, adopted on 22 June 2023 (A/RES/77/298) notes the importance of upholding the rights and supporting the needs of victims of terrorism\, in particular of women\, children and those affected by sexual and gender-based violence committed by terrorists. It encourages all Member States to develop national comprehensive assistance plans for victims of terrorism and their families to address the immediate-\, short- and long-term needs of victims of terrorism. The resolution welcomed the first United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism\, held in September 2022 at UN Headquarters\, encourages the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism\, through the Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme and the United Nations Victims of Terrorism Support Portal\, to continue to raise awareness on victims of terrorism and the promotion and protection of their rights. This includes strengthening the capacity of Member States to assist victims of terrorism and strengthen their engagement with relevant civil society and private sector organisations\, which can play a valuable role in assisting and supporting victims of terrorism. \nLinks:\nDay of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism\, 21 August
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/uniteforvictimsofterrorism-victimsofterrorism-day-of-remembrance-and-tribute-to-the-victims-of-terrorism-herdenking-en-eerbetoon-aan-de-slachtoffers-van-terrorisme-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260820
DTSTAMP:20260819T090948Z
CREATED:20260819T081811Z
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UID:143738-1787097600-1787183999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#ActForHumanity World Humanitarian Day / Dag van de Humanitaire Hulp 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognize humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes. \nIt was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as part of a Swedish-sponsored General Assembly Resolution on “Strengthening of the Coordination of Emergency Assistance of the United Nations\,” and designated 19 August as World Humanitarian Day for the purpose of “increasing public awareness about humanitarian assistance activities worldwide and the importance of international cooperation in this regard\, as well as to honour all humanitarian and United Nations and associated personnel who have worked in the promotion of the humanitarian cause and those who have lost their lives in the cause of duty.” It marks the day on which the then Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Iraq\, Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 of his colleagues were killed in the bombing of the UN Headquarters in Baghdad. \nLinks:\nWorld Humanitarian Day \nWorld Humanitarian Day: Remembering the humanitarians who never returned home \nSpecial edition: The people behind protection
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/actforhumanity-world-humanitarian-day-dag-van-de-humanitaire-hulp-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN,Zorg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260810T080720Z
CREATED:20260809T080016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T080720Z
UID:143415-1786233600-1786319999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#IndigenousDay Day of the World’s #IndigenousPeoples / Dag van de #InheemseVolken 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. \nThis event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. It was first pronounced by the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 1994\, marking the day of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Subcommission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights\, in 1982. \nLinks:\nInternational Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 9 August \nUnited Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples / VN-Verklaring van de Rechten van Inheemse Volken \nEquator Initiative \nLula: vergiftig het Amazonewoud niet! – petitie \nWhy Indigenous Forest Guardianship is Crucial to Climate Action | Nonette Royo | TED
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/indigenousday-day-of-the-worlds-indigenouspeoples-dag-van-de-inheemsevolken-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Mensenrechten,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260806T083326Z
CREATED:20260805T223308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T083326Z
UID:143316-1785974400-1786060799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries 2026
DESCRIPTION:Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) lack territorial access to the sea\, leaving them dependent on transit neighbors for a route to world markets. \nThis geographic disadvantage drives up transport costs\, introduces avoidable delays\, and exposes LLDCs to any political or economic instability along those corridors. The results are stark: Average transport costs are more than twice those of neighboring coastal states. Export opportunities shrink\, foreign direct investment falls\, and economic growth slows. When a transit country is itself a developing economy—often the case—intraregional trade remains modest. We are at a pivotal moment for the 32 LLDCs across Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, and South America. Home to over 600 million people\, LLDCs face steep development hurdles due to lack of sea access\, geographical isolation\, and trade costs that are 30% higher than those of coastal countries. To spotlight these challenges\, the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming August 6 as the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries. The first celebration of this Day will take place during the Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in 2025. \nLinks:\nDay of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-awareness-of-the-special-development-needs-and-challenges-of-landlocked-developing-countries-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260730T135003Z
CREATED:20260730T034532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T135003Z
UID:143120-1785369600-1785455999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of Friendship / Dag van de Vriendschap 2026
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples\, countries\, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. \nThe resolution places emphasis on involving young people\, as future leaders\, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity. To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments\, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events\, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations\, solidarity\, mutual understanding and reconciliation. The International Day of Friendship is an initiative that follows on the proposal made by UNESCO defining the Culture of Peace as a set of values\, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems. It was then adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1997. In a time when the noise of division grows louder — fueled by wars\, conflicts\, inequality\, and fear — friendship feels almost radical in its simplicity. It doesn’t arrive with fanfare or policy; it doesn’t need speeches or signatures. It begins with something quieter: a conversation\, a shared moment\, a willingness to see one another not as strangers but as fellow travelers through the human experience. In this year’s observance of the International Day of Friendship\, we’re reminded that real peace is forged not only in negotiation halls or by writing into treaties — it’s built\, thread by thread\, in the trust we extend to one another in daily life. Friendship\, especially among young people\, holds a special kind of power. It can cross languages\, faiths\, and histories that might otherwise divide us. It invites us to listen before we judge\, to stay when it’s easier to walk away. And when nurtured across cultures and communities\, friendship becomes more than a bond—it becomes a blueprint for reconciliation. It teaches us that understanding isn’t a grand achievement; it’s a habit\, a practice\, a way of moving through the world that says ‘your well-being matters to me too’. This year\, as the world faces profound ruptures — between nations\, within societies\, even within families — the call to friendship is not sentimental. It’s essential. It’s about reaching across what breaks us and daring to believe in something better. It is a call to imagine a future where difference doesn’t mean distance\, where trust is stronger than fear. Through friendship\, we don’t just cope with the world as it is — we begin to shape the world as it could be. \nLinks:\nDay of Friendship 30 July
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-friendship-dag-van-de-vriendschap-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260730T081109Z
CREATED:20260730T081005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T081109Z
UID:143091-1785369600-1785455999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#HumanTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons / Werelddag tegen Mensenhandel 2026
DESCRIPTION:Human trafficking is a crime that exploits children\, men and women for numerous purposes including forced labour and sex. \nTrafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights. Every year\, thousands of men\, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers\, in their own countries and abroad. Almost every country in the world is affected by trafficking\, whether as a country of origin\, transit or destination for victims. UNODC\, as guardian of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Protocols thereto\, assists States in their efforts to implement the Protocol to Prevent\, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons (Trafficking in Persons Protocol). The Protocol to Prevent\, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons defines Trafficking in Persons as the recruitment\, transportation\, transfer\, harbouring or receipt of persons\, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion\, of abduction\, of fraud\, of deception\, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person\, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include\, at a minimum\, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation\, forced labour or services\, slavery or practices similar to slavery\, servitude or the removal of organs. The World Day against Trafficking in Persons was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly\, in its resolution A/RES/68/192. Theme 2026\, “Trapped Behind the Scam\,” draws attention to a rapidly expanding form of human trafficking in which transnational organized crime groups exploit people to carry out industrial-scale financial fraud. Victims are trafficked for forced criminality and compelled to participate in online scam operations. This form of exploitation is closely linked to cybercrime\, financial fraud\, money laundering\, and corruption\, demonstrating the increasingly interconnected nature of organized crime. \nLinks:\nWorld Day Against Trafficking in Persons – 30 July
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/humantrafficking-endhumantrafficking-world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons-werelddag-tegen-mensenhandel-2026/
CATEGORIES:Kinderrechten,Maatschappij,Mensenrechten,Slavernij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260728T160316Z
CREATED:20260721T082826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T160316Z
UID:142792-1785196800-1785283199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:75th Anniversary of the Refugee Convention / Verdrag betreffende de status van vluchtelingen / Convention relating to the Status of Refugees - ondertekening (1951)
DESCRIPTION:Het Verdrag betreffende de status van vluchtelingen of Vluchtelingenverdrag (Convention relating to the Status of Refugees) werd op 28 juli 1951 opgesteld tijdens een door de Verenigde Naties georganiseerde conventie na voorbereidende beraadslagingen in 1950 te New York en in 1951 te Genève. \nIn 2026 op 28 juli precies 75 jaar geleden spraken landen via dit VN-Vluchtelingenverdrag af dat mensen die vluchten voor oorlog en vervolging bescherming verdienen. Het verdrag definieert wie in aanmerking komt voor de status van vluchteling\, het bepaalt dat landen die zijn aangesloten bij het verdrag asiel zullen verlenen aan personen die daar een aanvraag voor indienen en bepaalt dat aan een al dan niet als vluchteling erkende asielzoeker bepaalde rechten worden toegekend. Het verdrag bepaalt de rechten van vluchtelingen uit conflictsituaties voor 1951\, terwijl een in 1967 opgesteld protocol bij de conventie ook de rechten van vluchtelingen van na die datum regelt. Basisbeginsel van het verdrag is de regel\, dat iemand die is gevlucht niet teruggestuurd mag worden naar het herkomstland als er gegronde vrees voor vervolging bestaat\, het zogenaamde non-refoulement principe. Dit beginsel heeft zich in de loop van de decennia nadat het verdrag in werking is getreden\, ontwikkeld tot internationaal gewoonterecht\, wat betekent dat het overal ter wereld voor alle landen is gaan gelden\, ook landen die niet zijn aangesloten bij het verdrag en ongeacht de status als vluchteling of niet. Dit verdrag kwam in de plaats van de gebrekkige regelingen die er voorheen onder de Volkenbond\, de voorloper van de VN\, tot stand waren gekomen en stond sterk in het teken van de gebeurtenissen in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Het verdrag (en protocol) is anno 2023 door meer dan 145 staten ondertekend en geratificeerd. Enige landen maakten een voorbehoud. \nLinks:\nThe 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees \nMensen op de vlucht help je. Toen en nu. – zet jouw naam bij dit bericht in de krant \nEén blok eruit en de toren wankelt
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/verdrag-betreffende-de-status-van-vluchtelingen-convention-relating-to-the-status-of-refugees-ondertekening-1951/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN,Vluchtelingen
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260727T102435Z
CREATED:20260725T001749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T102435Z
UID:142967-1784937600-1785023999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day on Judicial Well-being 2026
DESCRIPTION:Judges and other judicial officers such as magistrates\, court commissioners\, and arbitrators shoulder a profound responsibility – upholding the rule of law\, protecting rights\, and ensuring that justice is impartial and fair. \nBut behind the bench\, many judges struggle in silence. Long hours\, isolation\, and the emotional toll of decision-making can affect their well-being\, ultimately influencing the quality of justice. Corruption thrives where integrity falters. A judiciary under stress is more vulnerable to external influence\, conflicts of interest\, and erosion of public confidence. The United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) \, especially Article 11\, acknowledges this danger and calls for safeguarding the independence and integrity of the judiciary. Judicial well-being is a prerequisite for judicial independence\, integrity\, and efficiency. When judges are supported\, they are better equipped to resist undue influence\, uphold ethical standards\, and deliver justice fairly and competently. The path to international recognition began with the Regional Judicial Conference on Integrity and Judicial Well-being\, held in Nauru in July 2024. Organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in partnership with the Nauru Judiciary\, the gathering brought together nearly twenty judicial leaders and global experts to confront a shared concern: judges around the world are under pressure\, often without the resources or acknowledgment they need. On 25 July 2024\, they adopted the Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being which recognizes that the health and well-being of judges is critical to ensuring judicial integrity\, independence\, and the quality of justice delivered to the public. \nLinks:\nDay on Judicial Well-being
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-on-judicial-well-being-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260727T101502Z
CREATED:20260725T001322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T101502Z
UID:142965-1784937600-1785023999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:World #DrowningPrevention Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Drowning Prevention Day\, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”\, is held annually on 25 July. \nEvery year\, an estimated 236\,000 people drown\, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death\, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. The global burden of death from drowning is felt in all economies and regions\, however: \n\nlow- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of unintentional drowning deaths;\nover half of the world’s drowning occurs in the WHO Western Pacific Region and WHO South-East Asia Region;\ndrowning death rates are highest in the WHO Western Pacific Region\, and are 27-32 times higher than those seen in the United Kingdom or Germany\, respectively.\n\nLinks:\nWorld Drowning Prevention Day \nWHO’s work on drowning prevention \nA guide to preventing drowning
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/world-drowningprevention-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Medisch,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260513T115134Z
CREATED:20260512T223528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T115134Z
UID:140488-1784937600-1785023999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:World #DrowningPrevention Day / Dag ter voorkoming van verdrinking 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Drowning Prevention Day\, declared through the April 2021 UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/273 “Global drowning prevention”\, is held annually on 25 July. \nThis global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and to offer life-saving solutions to prevent it. All stakeholders – governments\, UN agencies\, civil society organizations\, the private sector\, academia and individuals – are invited to mark World Drowning Prevention Day by highlighting the need for urgent\, coordinated and multi-sectoral action on proven measures such as: \n\ninstalling barriers controlling access to water;\nproviding safe places away from water such as crèches for pre-school children with capable childcare;\nteaching swimming\, water safety and safe rescue skills;\ntraining bystanders in safe rescue and resuscitation;\nsetting and enforcing safe boating\, shipping and ferry regulations;\nimproving flood risk management.\n\nThe UN General Assembly resolution invited WHO to coordinate actions on drowning prevention within the UN system. In this capacity\, WHO leads preparations for World Drowning Prevention Day by producing related advocacy materials\, hosting a global launch event and supporting national and local activities in countries and communities around the world. Every year\, an estimated 236\,000 people drown\, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death globally for children and young people aged 1-24 years. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death\, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. The global burden of death from drowning is felt in all economies and regions\, however: \n\nlow- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of unintentional drowning deaths;\nover half of the world’s drowning occurs in the WHO Western Pacific Region and WHO South-East Asia Region;\ndrowning death rates are highest in the WHO Western Pacific Region\, and are 27-32 times higher than those seen in the United Kingdom or Germany\, respectively.\n\nLinks:\nWorld Drowning Prevention Day \nWHO’s work on drowning prevention \nA guide to preventing drowning \n146 mensen verdronken in 2024 \n100 inwoners verdronken in 2025\, vooral 60-plussers
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/world-drowningprevention-day-dag-ter-voorkoming-van-verdrinking-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Medisch,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260728T080328Z
CREATED:20260721T075123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T080328Z
UID:142998-1784592000-1784678399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026
DESCRIPTION:Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025\, demonstrating that progress is possible. However\, the improvements remain fragile\, unevenly distributed and insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030\, according to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 (SOFI 2026) report\, released on Tuesday by five United Nations specialized agencies. \nThe report estimates that 7.8 percent of the global population faced hunger in 2025\, down from 8.1 percent in 2024 and 8.6 percent in 2022\, confirming a sustained\, albeit slow\, improvement. This means that around 645 million people were affected by hunger in 2025\, representing a reduction of nearly 14 million compared to 2024 and 43 million compared to 2022. Despite global progress\, recovery remains uneven across regions. Asia\, together with Latin America and the Caribbean\, has recorded steady improvements in recent years. In contrast\, Africa is now home to approximately 309 million hungry people\, compared with 292 million in Asia. Although Africa’s previously rising trend is beginning to stabilize\, with the share of its population facing hunger decreasing from 20.3 percent in 2024 to 20.0 percent in 2025\, the continent now has the highest number of hungry people in absolute terms amid a rapidly growing population. Broader measures of food access tell a similar story. In 2025\, an estimated 25.8 percent of the global population (around 2.1 billion people) experienced moderate or severe food insecurity\, meaning they were at times forced to compromise on the quality or quantity of the food they ate. This is down from 27.1 percent in 2024 and 28.7 percent in 2020 – equivalent to nearly 86 million fewer people than in 2024 and 135 million fewer than in 2020\, though still above pre-pandemic levels. Regional disparities remain stark. More than half of Africa’s population (56.6 percent) faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2025\, compared to 20.3 percent in Asia\, 22.9 percent in Latin America and the Caribbean\, and 8.7 percent in Northern America and Europe. Food insecurity also continues to be more prevalent in rural areas than in peri-urban and urban areas\, while women remain disproportionately affected\, although the gender gap narrowed slightly in 2025. \nLinks:\nThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/the-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world-2026/
CATEGORIES:Bibliotheek,Culinair,kennis,Maatschappij,UN,Voedselproductie
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTSTAMP:20260720T110704Z
CREATED:20260720T010341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T110704Z
UID:142750-1784505600-1784591999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:World #ChessDay / Wereld Schaakdag 2026
DESCRIPTION:On 12 December 2019\, the General Assembly proclaimed 20 July as World Chess Day to mark the date of the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in Paris in 1924. \nChess is a two player strategy board game where the aim is to move different types of playing piece\, each with a prescribed set of possible moves\, around a chequered square board trying to capture the opponents ‘king’ piece. Today there are over 2\,000 identifiable variants of the game. One theory is that an early game similar to chess called Chaturanga originated in Northern Indian Subcontinent during the Gupta period (~ 319 – 543 CE) and spread along the Silk Roads west to Persia. Whilst modern Chess is believed to have been derived from Chaturanga means ‘four divisions’ referring either to the divisions of the playing pieces into infantry\, cavalry\, elephantry and chariotry (pieces which in the modern game became the pawn\, knight\, bishop and rook)\, or to the fact that the game was played by four players. Chatrang\, and later Shatranj\, was the name given to the game when it arrived in Sassanid Persia around 600 CE. \nThe earliest reference to the game comes from a Persian manuscript of around 600 CE\, which describes an ambassador from the Indian Subcontinent visiting king Khosrow I (531 – 579 CE) and presenting him with the game as a gift. From there it spread along the Silk to other regions including the Arabian Peninsula and Byzantium. In 900 CE\, Abbasid chess masters al-Suli and al-Lajlaj composed works on the techniques and strategy of the game\, and by 1000 CE Chess was popular across Europe\, and in Russia where it was introduced from the Eurasian Steppe. The Alfonso manuscripts\, also known as the Libro de los Juegos (Book of Games)\, a medieval collection of texts on three different types of popular game from the 13th century CE describe the game of Chess as very similar to Persian Shatranj in rules and gameplay. \nUnder initiative of FIDE\, July 20 has been observed as International Chess Day by chess players around the world since 1966. The designation of World Chess Day of the UN will not only recognize the important role of the FIDE in supporting international cooperation for chess activity and aiming to improve friendly harmony among all peoples of the world\, but also to provide an important platform to foster\, dialogue\, solidarity and culture of peace. \nThe United Nations recognizes that sports\, the arts and physical activity have the power to change perceptions\, prejudices and behaviours\, as well as to inspire people\, break down racial and political barriers\, combat discrimination and defuse conflict\, and therefore contribute in promoting education\, sustainable development\, peace\, cooperation\, solidarity\, social inclusion and health at the local\, regional and international levels. Chess is one of the most ancient\, intellectual and cultural games\, with a combination of sport\, scientific thinking and elements of art. As an affordable and inclusive activity\, it can be exercised anywhere and played by all\, across the barriers of language\, age\, gender\, physical ability or social status. \nChess is a global game\, which promotes fairness\, inclusion and mutual respect\, and noting in this regard that it can contribute to an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding among peoples and nations. Chess also offers important opportunities in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals\, including strengthening education\, realizing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls and fostering inclusion\, tolerance\, mutual understanding and respect. \nLinks:\nWorld Chess Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/world-chessday-wereld-schaakdag-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260707T090112Z
CREATED:20260706T225706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T090112Z
UID:142337-1784419200-1785369599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:48th session of the World Heritage Committee 2026
DESCRIPTION:The World Heritage Committee meets once a year for an ordinary session to discuss the management of existing World Heritage Sites\, and accept nominations by countries. \nExtraordinary meetings can be convened at the request of two-thirds of the state members. Meetings are held within the territory of state members of the World Heritage Committee at their invitation. Rotation between regions and cultures is a consideration for selection and the location for the next session is chosen by the committee at the end of each session. The World Heritage Committee is a committee of the United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization that selects the sites to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites\, including the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger\, defines the use of the World Heritage Fund and allocates financial assistance upon requests from States Parties. It comprises representatives from 21 state parties that are elected by the General Assembly of States Parties for a four-year term. These parties vote on decisions and proposals related to the World Heritage Convention and World Heritage List. According to the World Heritage Convention\, a committee member’s term of office is six years. However many States Parties choose to voluntarily limit their term to four years\, in order to give other States Parties an opportunity to serve. All members elected at the 15th General Assembly (2005) voluntarily chose to reduce their term of office from six to four years. Deliberations of the World Heritage Committee are aided by three advisory bodies\, the IUCN\, ICOMOS and ICCROM. \nLinks:\n48th session of the World Heritage Committee
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/48th-session-of-the-world-heritage-committee-2026/
LOCATION:Zuid-Korea\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Cultuur,Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260717T094703Z
CREATED:20260717T090053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T094703Z
UID:142658-1784246400-1784332799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#JusticeMatters World Day for International Justice / Werelddag voor Internationale Rechtvaardigheid 2026
DESCRIPTION:World Day for International Justice\, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day\, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. \nJuly 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. On 1 June 2010\, at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda)\, the Assembly of State Parties decided to celebrate 17 July as the Day of International Criminal Justice. Each year\, people around the world use this day to host events to promote international criminal justice\, especially support for the International Criminal Court. \nLinks:\nWorld Day for International Justice \nState Department Launches Campaign to Dismantle International Criminal Court’s Threat to American Sovereignty
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/justicematters-world-day-for-international-justice-werelddag-voor-internationale-rechtvaardigheid-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Mensenrechten,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260715T132326Z
CREATED:20260715T032311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T132326Z
UID:142609-1784073600-1784159999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#SkillsRightNow #WorldYouthSkillsDay Wereld Jonge Talentendag / Werelddag van Vaardigheden van Jongeren 2026
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day\, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment\, decent work and entrepreneurship. \nThe world of work is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence\, the green transition and growing social complexity are transforming how we learn\, work and participate in society. To thrive in this changing landscape\, young people need more than technical skills alone. They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical\, digital\, AI\, green\, social-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace. Under the theme “Skills for a shared future”\,  this year’s World Youth Skills Day activities will spotlight the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes—initiatives that empower young people not only to adapt\, but to lead with empathy\, bridge cultural divides\, build resilience\, and actively shape a more sustainable and inclusive tomorrow. Youth unemployment remains a major economic and social challenge worldwide. According to the ILO’s Global Employment Trends for Youth 2024\, the global youth unemployment rate fell to 13% in 2023 – a 15-year low and below the pre-pandemic level of 13.8%. However\, recovery has been uneven: in the Arab States\, East Asia\, and South-East Asia\, rates were higher in 2023 than in 2019. Meanwhile\, one in five young people globally – and over a quarter of young women – were NEET (not in employment\, education\, or training)\, with young women’s NEET rate (28.1%) more than double that of young men (13.1%). Even for those who work\, decent jobs remain scarce. Over half of young workers are in informal employment\, and in low-income countries\, three in four hold only self-employment or temporary jobs. Investment in green and blue sectors could create 8.4 million youth jobs by 2030\, but these must come with decent working conditions – including fundamental rights like equal pay\, collective bargaining\, and protection from harassment. \nEducation and training are central to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. The vision of the Incheon Declaration: Education 2030 is fully captured by Sustainable Development Goal 4 “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”. Education 2030 devotes considerable attention to technical and vocational skills development\, specifically regarding access to affordable quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET); the acquisition of technical and vocational skills for employment\, decent work and entrepreneurship; the elimination of gender disparity and ensuring access for the vulnerable. In this context\, TVET is expected to address the multiple demands of an economic\, social and environmental nature by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need for employment\, decent work and entrepreneurship\, promoting equitable\, inclusive and sustainable economic growth\, and supporting transitions to green economies and environmental sustainability. TVET can equip youth with the skills required to access the world of work\, including skills for self-employment. TVET can also improve responsiveness to changing skill-demands by companies and communities\, increase productivity and increase wage levels. TVET can reduce access barriers to the world of work\, for example through work-based learning\, and ensuring that skills gained are recognised and certified. TVET can also offer skills development opportunities for low-skilled people who are under- or unemployed\, out of school youth and individuals not in education\, employment and training (NEETs). \nLinks:\nWorld Youth Skills Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/skillsrightnow-worldyouthskillsday-wereld-jonge-talentendag-werelddag-van-vaardigheden-van-jongeren-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arbeidsvoorwaarden,Kinderrechten,Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260712T134602Z
CREATED:20260712T134602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T134602Z
UID:142509-1783814400-1783900799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2026
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing that sand and dust storms and their negative impacts at different scales are issues of international concern\, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 12 July as the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms (A/RES/77/294). \nThe United Nations General Assembly\, furthermore\, stressed the need for cooperation at the global and regional levels\, with a view to preventing\, managing and mitigating the effects of sand and dust storms through the enhancement of early warning systems and the sharing of climate and weather information to forecast sand and dust storms. The General Assembly affirmed that resilient action to combat and reduce sand and dust storms requires a better understanding of the severe multidimensional impacts of sand and dust storms\, including the deterioration of the health\, well-being and livelihood of people\, increased desertification and land degradation\, deforestation\, loss of biodiversity and land productivity\, threatening food security\, and their impact on sustainable economic growth. \nLinks:\nDay of Combating Sand and Dust Storms
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-combating-sand-and-dust-storms-2026/
CATEGORIES:Klimaat,Maatschappij,UN,Weer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260712T133929Z
CREATED:20260712T033452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T133929Z
UID:142507-1783814400-1783900799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of Hope 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hope-Day by turning optimism into meaningful action. \nIn a world facing growing unrest\, widening social divisions\, and persistent economic and environmental challenges\, the global community continues to seek values that unite rather than divide. Among these\, hope stands out as a deeply powerful and universally resonant force. Recognizing this\, the United Nations General Assembly has designated 12 July as the International Day of Hope—a day to celebrate and promote hope as a guiding principle for individuals\, communities\, and nations alike. This resolution draws upon the enduring values of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights\, which call for peace\, dignity\, tolerance\, and shared progress. It builds on earlier UN initiatives—such as the International Day of Conscience—by highlighting the essential role hope plays in promoting well-being\, mutual respect\, social stability\, and sustainable development. The declaration of the International Day of Hope is more than symbolic—it is a global invitation to act. It calls on Member States\, regional and international bodies\, civil society\, and individuals to cultivate environments where hope can thrive. These efforts may include public education\, awareness campaigns\, community outreach\, acts of kindness\, and the promotion of forgiveness and reconciliation. By embracing these values\, societies can foster inclusion\, empathy\, and resilience. Ultimately\, this day is a reminder that even in difficult times\, hope remains a transformative force. It can bridge divides\, drive progress\, and uplift the human spirit. The International Day of Hope invites all of us to pause\, reflect\, and recommit to a future built not on despair or division\, but on shared humanity and the unwavering belief in a better tomorrow. \nLinks:\nDay of Hope
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-hope-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTSTAMP:20260710T170524Z
CREATED:20260708T164554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T170524Z
UID:142476-1783468800-1783555199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together - publication
DESCRIPTION:The World Health Organization (WHO) ‘Global status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together‘ provides a comprehensive assessment of the global burden of cancer\, progress in cancer prevention and control\, and the systemic challenges that continue to limit equitable outcomes. \nPresenting new data on the burden of disease\, the capacity of health systems to respond\, and the lived experiences of people affected by cancer\, the report examines trends in incidence\, mortality\, survival\, risk factors and health system performance\, as well as the human\, social and economic consequences of cancer. It reviews implementation across the cancer continuum\, including prevention\, early detection\, diagnosis\, treatment\, palliative care and survivorship\, highlighting persistent disparities between and within countries and the gap between ambition and action. The report analyses the factors that drive progress and those that impede effective implementation\, emphasizing the importance of integrated\, people-centred approaches\, universal health coverage\, robust monitoring systems and meaningful engagement of affected communities. It highlights the coexistence of scientific advances and persistent inequities in who benefits from them and proposes a framework for future action based on three strategic shifts – better capabilities\, better protections and better value. Seven recommendations guide governments\, international organizations and other stakeholders in strengthening cancer control and advancing more equitable outcomes worldwide. \nLinks:\nGlobal status report on cancer 2026: the future we choose together
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/global-status-report-on-cancer-2026-the-future-we-choose-together-publication/
CATEGORIES:Kanker,Maatschappij,Medisch,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260707T092053Z
CREATED:20260706T230245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T092053Z
UID:142340-1783382400-1783468799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons – adopted (2017) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)\, or the Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty\, is the first legally binding international agreement to prohibit nuclear weapons\, with the ultimate goal being their total elimination. \nIt was adopted on 7 July 2017\, opened for signature on 20 September 2017\, and entered into force on 22 January 2021. For those states that are party to it\, the treaty prohibits the development\, testing\, production\, stockpiling\, stationing\, transfer\, use and threat of use of nuclear weapons\, as well as assistance and encouragement to the prohibited activities. For nuclear-armed states joining the treaty\, it provides for a time-bound framework for negotiations leading to the verified and irreversible elimination of its nuclear weapons programme. A mandate adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 23 December 2016 scheduled two sessions for negotiations: 27 to 31 March and 15 June to 7 July 2017. The treaty passed on schedule on 7 July with 122 in favour\, 1 against (Netherlands)\, and 1 official abstention (Singapore). States that have joined the treaty are typically also members of nuclear-weapon-free zones. None of the states that possess nuclear weapons have joined the treaty\, nor have any of the states that participate in nuclear sharing or extended nuclear deterrence relationships\, including NATO members\, Australia\, Belarus\, Japan\, and South Korea. \nLinks:\nUnited Nations Conference to Negotiate a Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons\, Leading Towards their Total Elimination \nAgenda 07-07-2023 – Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons | The ban treaty\, two years after: A ray of hope for nuclear disarmament
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/treaty-on-the-prohibition-of-nuclear-weapons-adopted-2017-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Oorlog,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTSTAMP:20260716T115158Z
CREATED:20260706T041709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T115158Z
UID:142309-1783296000-1783468799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Global Dialogue on AI Governance - first session
DESCRIPTION:The first session of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance will be held on 6 and 7 July 2026 in Geneva. \nThe Global Digital Compact (A/RES/79/1)\, adopted at the 2024 Summit of the Future\, set out a shared vision for an open\, safe\, and inclusive digital future. Among its commitments was the creation of Global Dialogue on AI Governance to serve as an inclusive space within the United Nations for governments and stakeholders to deliberate on today’s most pressing AI challenges. The United Nations General Assembly established the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Resolution A/RES/79/325\, following intergovernmental negotiations and broad consultations with diverse stakeholders. \nLinks:\nGlobal Dialogue on AI Governance \nRoadmap \nFrom AI to ‘killer robots’: UN chief issues urgent governance call \nAgenda – We Must Act Now – publication
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/global-dialogue-on-ai-governance-first-session/
LOCATION:Geneve\, Zwitserland
CATEGORIES:AI,Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260708T095854Z
CREATED:20260706T030603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T095854Z
UID:142302-1783296000-1783382399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#CoopsDay Day of Cooperatives 2026
DESCRIPTION:On July 6\, cooperatives around the world will celebrate the Day of Cooperatives. \nCo-operatives have been acknowledged as associations and enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic\, social\, cultural and political advancement of their community and nation. The co-operative movement has been also recognized as a distinct and major stakeholder in both national and international affairs. Co-operatives’ open membership model affords access to wealth creation and poverty elimination. This results from the co-operative principle of members’ economic participation: ‘Members contribute equitably to\, and democratically control\, the capital of their co-operative.’ Because co-operatives are people-centred\, not capital-centred \, they do not perpetuate\, nor accelerate capital concentration and they distribute wealth in a more fair way. Co-operatives also foster external equality. As they are community-based\, they are committed to the sustainable development of their communities – environmentally\, socially and economically. This commitment can be seen in their support for community activities\, local sourcing of supplies to benefit the local economy\, and in decision-making that considers the impact on their communities. Despite their local community focus\, co-operatives also aspire to bring the benefits of their economic and social model to all people in the world. Globalization should be governed by a set of values such as those of the co-operative movement; otherwise\, it creates more inequality and excesses that render it unsustainable. The cooperative movement is highly democratic\, locally autonomous\, but internationally integrated\, and a form of organization of associations and enterprises whereby citizens themselves rely on self-help and their own responsibility to meet goals that include not only economic\, but also social and environmental objectives\, such as overcoming poverty\, securing productive employment and encouraging social integration. \nThe 2026 theme of the United Nations International Day of Cooperatives\, “Cooperatives for a peaceful world”\, affirms the contribution of cooperative enterprises to social justice\, inclusion and solidarity. It recognizes cooperatives as people-centered institutions that can help build trust\, strengthen social cohesion and bring communities together around shared needs and aspirations. In a world marked by conflict\, inequality\, social fragmentation and declining trust\, the theme recalls that peace is more than the absence of violence: it also requires inclusion\, fairness\, dialogue and economic security. Announced by the International Cooperative Alliance\, this year’s theme also reflects the capacity of the cooperative model to serve as a bridge between people and communities. Through democratic ownership\, open membership and collective responsibility\, cooperatives create spaces in which people can participate\, be heard and work together across social and economic divides. Rooted in communities and connected through an international movement\, they support livelihoods\, decent work\, poverty reduction\, social integration and peacebuilding among peoples\, communities and nations. \nLinks:\nDay of Cooperatives
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/coopsday-day-of-cooperatives-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTSTAMP:20260629T084736Z
CREATED:20260629T084633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T084736Z
UID:142034-1782691200-1782777599@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#WeAreTheTropics #TropicsDay Day of the Tropics / Dag van de Tropen 2026
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of the Tropics celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the tropics while highlighting unique challenges and opportunities nations of the Tropics face\, it provides an opportunity to take stock of progress across the tropics\, to share tropical stories and expertise and to acknowledge the diversity and potential of the region. \nThe Tropics are a region of the Earth\, roughly defined as the area between the tropic of Cancer and the tropic of Capricorn. Although topography and other factors contribute to climatic variation\, tropical locations are typically warm and experience little seasonal change in day-to-day temperature. An important feature of the Tropics is the prevalence of rain in the moist inner regions near the equator\, and that the seasonality of rainfall increases with the distance from the equator. The tropical region faces several challenges such as climate change\, deforestation\, logging\, urbanisation and demographic changes. Tropical nations have made significant progress but face a variety of challenges that demand focused attention across a range of development indicators and data in order to achieve sustainable development. \n\nBy 2050\, the region will host most of the world’s people and two-thirds of its children.\nConsistent with the higher levels of poverty\, more people experience undernourishment in the Tropics than in the rest of the world.\nThe proportion of the urban population living in slum conditions is higher in the Tropics than in the rest of the World.\n\nThe inaugural State of the Tropics Report was launched on 29 June 2014\, as the culmination of a collaboration between twelve leading tropical research institutions. The report offers a unique perspective on this increasingly important region. Marking the anniversary of the report’s launch the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/267 in 2016\, which declared that 29 June of each year is to be observed as the International Day of the Tropics. The international Day of the Tropics was designated to raise awareness to the specific challenges faced by tropical areas\, the far-reaching implications of the issues affecting the world’s tropical zone and the need\, at all levels\, to raise awareness and to underline the important role that countries in the tropics will play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. \nLinks:\nDay of the Tropics
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/wearethetropics-tropicsday-day-of-the-tropics-dag-van-de-tropen-2026/
CATEGORIES:Cultuur,Maatschappij,Natuur,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260627T160552Z
CREATED:20260627T160552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T160552Z
UID:142006-1782518400-1782604799@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of Deafblindness 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/294\, proclaiming 27 June of each year the International Day of Deafblindness. \nThis day commemorates the birth of renowned author Helen Keller (1880 – 1968)\, one of the most iconic figures in the deafblindness community. Deafblindness is a combined vision and hearing impairment of such severity that it is hard for the impaired senses to compensate for each other\, and is thus a distinct disability with its own specific challenges\, barriers and requirements for support and inclusion\, different from those provided to individuals\, who are solely deaf or blind. Deafblind persons face barriers owing to deafblindness not being treated and/or recognized as a distinct disability\, further leading to invisibility in statistics\, policies and programmes\, and therefore impeding access to services. Professional deafblind interpreters and interpreter-guides are critical in ensuring access to information\, communication\, services and fundamental rights\, as well as enabling individuals with deafblindness to live independently and be included in the community. \nLinks:\nDay of Deafblindness
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-deafblindness-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Medisch,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260626T105147Z
CREATED:20260626T004111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T105147Z
UID:141973-1782432000-1782518399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:#WorldDrugDay Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking / World Drug Report - publication 2026
DESCRIPTION:By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987\, the General Assembly 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. \nSupported each year by individuals\, communities\, and various organizations all over the world\, this global observance aims to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. Global drug use and the number of drugs on the market have been increasing in the past decades. The century-long dominance of heroin in illicit global opioid markets is increasingly being challenged by changes in the illegal supply of opioids. Production\, seizures and use of cocaine continue to rise\, while low costs of manufacture and reduced risks of detection of synthetic drugs are contributing to their increase on illicit drug markets. Drug trafficking groups are seeking out technological innovation to target new audiences and ensure that drugs increasingly reach their users and help boost their billion-dollar businesses. Illicit drug markets have always been adapting\, and organized crime has always been looking to exploit gaps in governance and regulation. In response to these challenges\, this year’s campaign will showcase how the international community\, local and national governments\, civil society and the public is working together on innovative responses to reduce demand for and supply of illicit drugs and thus mitigate threats. Every year\, UNODC issues the World Drug Report\, full of key statistics and factual data obtained through official sources\, a science-based approach and research. UNODC continues to provide facts and practical solutions to address the current world drug problem and remains committed to attaining health for all. Health and justice sectors are under pressure and access to services and support is obstructed when we can least afford it. \nLinks:\nDay Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking \nWorld drug problem: persisting issues\, new challenges\, innovative responses
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/worlddrugday-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN,Verslaving
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260626T105345Z
CREATED:20260626T004041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T105345Z
UID:141971-1782432000-1782518399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:World Day in Support of Victims of Torture / Werelddag voor steun aan slachtoffers van foltering 2026
DESCRIPTION:Torture seeks to annihilate the victim’s personality and denies the inherent dignity of the human being.\n\nDespite the absolute prohibition of torture under international law\, torture persist in all regions of the world. Concerns about protecting national security and borders are increasingly used to allow torture and other forms of cruel\, degrading and inhuman treatment. Its pervasive consequences often go beyond the isolated act on an individual; and can be transmitted through generations and lead to cycles of violence. The United Nations has condemned torture from the outset as one of the vilest acts perpetrated by human beings on their fellow human beings. Torture is a crime under international law. According to all relevant instruments\, it is absolutely prohibited and cannot be justified under any circumstances. This prohibition forms part of customary international law\, which means that it is binding on every member of the international community\, regardless of whether a State has ratified international treaties in which torture is expressly prohibited. The systematic or widespread practice of torture constitutes a crime against humanity. On 12 December 1997\, by resolution 52/149\, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 26 June the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture\, with a view to the total eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel\, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 26 June is an opportunity to call on all stakeholders including UN Member States\, civil society and individuals everywhere to unite in support of the hundreds of thousands of people around the world who have been victims of torture and those who are still tortured today. \nLinks:\nDay in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June\n \nInternational Day in Support of Victims of Torture\, 26 June \n26 June Virtual Brochure
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/world-day-in-support-of-victims-of-torture-werelddag-voor-steun-aan-slachtoffers-van-foltering-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Mensenrechten,UN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260626T103525Z
CREATED:20260626T002651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T103525Z
UID:141969-1782432000-1782518399@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Dag van het Handvest van de Verenigde Naties 2026
DESCRIPTION:Het Handvest van de Verenigde Naties (Charter of the United Nations) is het oprichtingsverdrag van de Verenigde Naties en werd op 26 juni 1945 in San Francisco ondertekend door 50 van de 51 oorspronkelijke lidstaten van de VN. Polen\, het andere oorspronkelijke lid\, was niet vertegenwoordigd op de conferentie\, maar tekende twee maanden later. \nHet Handvest werd van kracht op 24 oktober 1945\, toen de vijf permanente leden van de Veiligheidsraad – China\, de Sovjet-Unie\, Frankrijk\, het Verenigd Koninkrijk en de Verenigde Staten van Amerika – en een meerderheid van de overige 46 lidstaten het verdrag hadden geratificeerd. Op basis van art. 103 VN-Handvest gaan de bepalingen uit het Handvest boven de verplichtingen die lidstaten hebben op basis van andere verdragen. Sinds de toetreding van Zuid-Soedan in 2011 zijn 193 staten partij bij het Handvest (198 ondertekenende landen\, waarvan er enkele niet meer bestaan). \nLinks:\nHandvest
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/dag-van-het-handvest-van-de-verenigde-naties-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260625T085344Z
CREATED:20260624T225312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T085344Z
UID:141910-1782345600-1782431999@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:Day of the seafarer / Dag van de Zeevaarder 2026
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Seafarer is recognized by the United Nations as an observance day which takes place every year on 25 June. \nIt is organized by the International Maritime Organization and aims to increase awareness among the general public of the world’s seafarers for their unique\, and all-too-often overlooked\, contribution they make to the well-being of all of us. The Day of the Seafarer was established in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference in Manila to adopt the revised STCW Convention. Its stated purpose is to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade\, the world economy and civil society as a whole. The resolution “encourages Governments\, shipping organizations\, companies\, shipowners and all other parties concerned to duly and appropriately promote the Day of the Seafarer and take action to celebrate it meaningfully”. \nLinks:\nDay of the seafarer
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/day-of-the-seafarer-dag-van-de-zeevaarder-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,Transport,UN,Zeescheepvaart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260623T085053Z
CREATED:20260622T224923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T085053Z
UID:141818-1782172800-1782259199@www.a3veen.nl
SUMMARY:United Nations #PublicServiceDay / VN Dag voor de Openbare Diensten 2026
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated on June 23 of every year\, it was designated by the United Nations General Assembly‘s resolution A/RES/57/277\, adopted on December 20th\, 2002\, to “celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community”. \nThe United Nations Economic and Social Council established that the United Nations Public Service Awards be bestowed on Public Service Day for contributions made to the cause of enhancing the role\, prestige\, and visibility of public service. \nLinks:\nUnited Nations Public Service Day
URL:https://www.a3veen.nl/event/united-nations-publicserviceday-vn-dag-voor-de-openbare-diensten-2026/
CATEGORIES:Maatschappij,UN
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