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Antonio Guterres elected as new Secretary-General of UN
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has formally elected Antonio Guterres (67) as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations. In this regard, 193 member states of UN...
3 October: World Habitat Day
The World Habitat Day (WHD) is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. This year it was observed on 3 October 2016. 2016...
21 September: International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace is observed across the world on 21 September every year to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and...
World leaders adopt New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants at UNGA
World leaders have adopted New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The declaration expresses the political will of world leaders to...
193 countries sign declaration to stamp out drug-resistant infections
The 193 countries of the United Nations (UN) have signed a landmark declaration to rid the world of drug-resistant infections or Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or superbugs. It is...
15 September: International Democracy Day
The International Democracy Day is being observed every year on 15 September to raise public awareness about the democratic system. The observance of the day provides an opportunity...
29 August: International Day Against Nuclear Tests
The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed on 29 August across the world to raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other...
19 August: World Humanitarian Day
The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed every year on 19 August to recognize work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian...
August 12: International Youth Day
The International Youth Day (IYD) is observed every year on August 12 to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. 2016 Theme:...
August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is observed every year on 9 August to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. Significance of...
UNGA elect Ethiopia, Bolivia, Sweden and Kazakhstan as non-permanent UNSC members
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has elected Ethiopia, Bolivia, Sweden and Kazakhstan as the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). These newly-elected countries will...
