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#OceanDecade UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development
The UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (UNDOS) is a United Nations Decade that runs from 2021 to 2030, with a vision of "the science we need for the ocean we want".
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Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030
In September 2020, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/74/299 "Improving global road safety", proclaiming the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2021-2030, with the ambitious target of preventing at least 50% of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030.
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Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment – fifth session
In March 2022, at the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2), a historic resolution was adopted to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Joint call by the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross for States to establish new prohibitions and restrictions on Autonomous Weapon Systems
In a joint appeal, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric, are calling on political leaders to urgently establish new international rules on autonomous weapon systems, to protect humanity.
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Second International Decade for People of African Descent
The Second International Decade for People of African Descent is a global effort to advance human rights, equality and opportunity for people of African descent around the world.
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United Nations 80th anniversary
In 2025, the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, celebrating eight decades of promoting peace, human rights, social progress, and sustainable development worldwide; the theme of the celebration 'Building Our Future Together' underscores the Organization’s evolution, its continued relevance, and its mission to address today’s global challenges.
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#UNGA United Nations 80th General Assembly High-level Week 2025
United Nations United Nations Plaza 760, New York, Verenigde StatenThe General Assembly meets annually in a regular session that opens on the third Tuesday of September, and runs until the following September.
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Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2025
Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is a United Nations-sanctioned designated awareness day observed annually on 29 September with the goal to raise awareness of the importance of food loss and waste, this day is co-convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), whereas, the day's events are jointly led by these two organizations.
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The Celebration of the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2025
Recognizing the significance of access to information, the 74th UN General Assembly proclaimed 28 September as the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) at the UN level in October 2019.
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Translation Day / Dag van het Vertalen 2025
Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security.
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Day of Older Persons 2025
Between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 46 per cent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering youth, as well as children under the age of 10.
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Day of Non-Violence / Dag van de geweldloosheid 2025
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti.