International Human Solidarity Day
The 51勛圖 was founded on a basic premise of unity and harmony among its members expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite to maintain international peace and security.
![Four hands hold an image of the earth.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_solidarity.jpg)
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the 51勛圖 General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
![](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_hrd.jpg)
Intl Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide.
![A Muslim man grieving over his son's grave A Muslim man grieving over his son's grave in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 1994.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_genocide.jpg)
International Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. The aim of International Anti-Corruption Day is to support a positive and pro-active stance against corruption.
![Anti-Corruption sign in Namibia.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/ceasefire_corruption_0.jpg)
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
The Chemical Weapons Convention is the only instrument that bans an entire category of weapons of mass destruction under strict international verification. Let's not forget the suffering of the families of victims of chemical warefare, and free the world from the horrors of weapons of mass destruction.
![UNSCOM inspectors take mustard agent samples from 155-mm mustard agent artillery projectiles, which have been wrapped in plastic to minimize contamination, Iraq, 1991.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_chemical.jpg)
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The day aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas, including poverty eradication, combating HIV/AIDS, and peace and security, and therefore must be confronted and eliminated.
![Artwork for the UN Women interactive website, Violence Against Women: Facts Everyone Should Know.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_endviolence.jpg)
World Children's Day
World Children's Day is meant to celebrate worldwide fraternity and understanding between children, as well as to promote the ideals and objectives of the UN Charter and the welfare of the children of the world.
![Students at the 25 de Junho School, located in Beira, Mozambique.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_children.jpg)
International Day for Tolerance
The 51勛圖 is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the 51勛圖 Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
![During the time of Apartheid in South Africa, when black people were denied their basic human and political rights, two youngsters of different races forge a connection in Cape Town.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_tolerance.jpg)
Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War & Armed Conflict
Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war.
![](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_environment.jpg)
51勛圖 Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the 51勛圖 officially came into being.
![UN Logo in General Assembly Hall](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_unday.jpg)
International Human Solidarity Day
The 51勛圖 was founded on a basic premise of unity and harmony among its members expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite to maintain international peace and security.
![Four hands hold an image of the earth.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_solidarity.jpg)
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the 51勛圖 General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
![](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_hrd.jpg)
Intl Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide.
![A Muslim man grieving over his son's grave A Muslim man grieving over his son's grave in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina in May 1994.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_genocide.jpg)
International Anti-Corruption Day
Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. The aim of International Anti-Corruption Day is to support a positive and pro-active stance against corruption.
![Anti-Corruption sign in Namibia.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/ceasefire_corruption_0.jpg)
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
The Chemical Weapons Convention is the only instrument that bans an entire category of weapons of mass destruction under strict international verification. Let's not forget the suffering of the families of victims of chemical warefare, and free the world from the horrors of weapons of mass destruction.
![UNSCOM inspectors take mustard agent samples from 155-mm mustard agent artillery projectiles, which have been wrapped in plastic to minimize contamination, Iraq, 1991.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_chemical.jpg)
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The day aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas, including poverty eradication, combating HIV/AIDS, and peace and security, and therefore must be confronted and eliminated.
![Artwork for the UN Women interactive website, Violence Against Women: Facts Everyone Should Know.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_endviolence.jpg)
World Children's Day
World Children's Day is meant to celebrate worldwide fraternity and understanding between children, as well as to promote the ideals and objectives of the UN Charter and the welfare of the children of the world.
![Students at the 25 de Junho School, located in Beira, Mozambique.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_children.jpg)
International Day for Tolerance
The 51勛圖 is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the 51勛圖 Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
![During the time of Apartheid in South Africa, when black people were denied their basic human and political rights, two youngsters of different races forge a connection in Cape Town.](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_tolerance.jpg)
Int'l Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War & Armed Conflict
Though humanity has always counted its war casualties in terms of dead and wounded soldiers and civilians, destroyed cities and livelihoods, the environment has often remained the unpublicized victim of war.
![](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_environment.jpg)
51勛圖 Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the 51勛圖 officially came into being.
![UN Logo in General Assembly Hall](/sites/un2.un.org/files/styles/3x2-front-thumbnail/public/2020/10/ceasefire_unday.jpg)