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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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United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) 2026 aims to raise awareness of the vital importance of rangelands and pastoralists as their frontline custodians.
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Day of Clean Energy 2026
The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.
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Ondertekening door Nederlandse overheid van het Facultatief Protocol bij het VN-verdrag Handicap
Staatssecretaris Pouw-Verweij (VWS) heeft op dinsdag 27 januari bij de Verenigde Naties in New York namens het kabinet het Facultatief Protocol ondertekend dat hoort bij het VN-verdrag Handicap.
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Day of Peaceful Coexistence 2026
On 4 March 2025, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/269, proclaiming 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence, the resolution emphasizes the role of Member States and stakeholders in promoting tolerance, respect for religious and cultural diversity, and human rights.
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#WorldRadioDay 2026
World Radio Day is an observance day held annually on 13 February to celebrate radio as a medium. It was proclaimed on 3 November 2011 by UNESCO’s 36th General Conference after originally being proposed by the Kingdom of Spain.
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Global Tourism Resilience Day 2026
For many developing countries, including the least developed countries, small island developing states, countries in Africa and middle-income countries, tourism is a major source of income, foreign currency earnings, tax revenue and employment.
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Sudan: Hallmarks of Genocide in El-Fasher – Report of the independent international fact-finding mission for the Sudan – publication
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan (“the Mission”) assesses that the mass killings and related atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces in and around El-Fasher, during its takeover of the city on or around 26 and 27 October 2025, are indicators of a genocidal path.
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World Day of Social Justice / Werelddag van de Sociale Rechtvaardigheid 2026
World Day of Social Justice (Social Justice Equality Day) is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender equality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections.