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International Daysin November
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
6 Nov 2008
6 Nov 2008
In earlier times it was not uncommon for the environment to be damaged in warfare – crops were destroyed, water supplies poisoned and forests set alight. Modern technologies mean that environm...
International Diabetes Federation/WHO World Diabetes Day
14 Nov 2008
World Diabetes Day promotes awareness that every person with diabetes or at risk of diabetes deserves the best possible quality of education, prevention and care available.
14 Nov 2008
World Diabetes Day promotes awareness that every person with diabetes or at risk of diabetes deserves the best possible quality of education, prevention and care available.
WHO will focus on d...
International Day for Tolerance
16 Nov 2008
Following the United Nations Year for Tolerance in 1995, the International Day for Tolerance was first observed on 16 November 1996. Activities on the Day seek to promote recognition of the need fo...
16 Nov 2008
Following the United Nations Year for Tolerance in 1995, the International Day for Tolerance was first observed on 16 November 1996. Activities on the Day seek to promote recognition of the need fo...
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
16 Nov 2008
Worldwide, over 3,000 people are killed and 100,000 injured every day on the road. The price in terms of human loss, grief and care is immeasurable.
16 Nov 2008
Worldwide, over 3,000 people are killed and 100,000 injured every day on the road. The price in terms of human loss, grief and care is immeasurable.
The Day of Remembrance responds to the grea...
Africa Industrialization Day
20 Nov 2008
In 1989, 20 November was proclaimed Africa Industrialisation Day by the UN General Assembly. The Day is intended to mobilise the commitment of the international community to the industrialisation o...
20 Nov 2008
In 1989, 20 November was proclaimed Africa Industrialisation Day by the UN General Assembly. The Day is intended to mobilise the commitment of the international community to the industrialisation o...
Universal Children's Day
20 Nov 2008
Universal Children's Day is usually held on 20 November, the date on which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the R...
20 Nov 2008
Universal Children's Day is usually held on 20 November, the date on which the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the R...
World Television Day
21 Nov 2008
Since 1996, World Television Day has been celebrated each year on 21st November. The Day aims to encourage global exchanges of television programmes focussing on such issues as peace, co-operation ...
21 Nov 2008
Since 1996, World Television Day has been celebrated each year on 21st November. The Day aims to encourage global exchanges of television programmes focussing on such issues as peace, co-operation ...
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women
25 Nov 2008
In 1999, at the instigation of the Dominican Republic, the United Nations declared November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This Day has been marked by activis...
25 Nov 2008
In 1999, at the instigation of the Dominican Republic, the United Nations declared November 25th International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This Day has been marked by activis...
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
29 Nov 2008
On 29 November, 1947, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 181 on the partition of Palestine. Since 1977 this date, November 29th, has been observed by the United Nations, and by Member State...
29 Nov 2008
On 29 November, 1947, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution 181 on the partition of Palestine. Since 1977 this date, November 29th, has been observed by the United Nations, and by Member State...
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