Actions for justice
Indigenous People and the UN
The world’s estimated 370 million indigenous people are found in more than 90 countries, according to the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. They regularly face discrimination and are counted among those who are extremely poor, lacking health, education and social services.
Celebrating Mother Earth
International Mother Earth Day is a celebration of the Earth and its ecosystems, which provide all of its inhabitants with life and sustenance. Observed for the third time on 22 April 2011, this day is a call to action as it acknowledges our collective responsibility...
A New UN Day on March 24
On December 21, 2010, the General Assembly proclaimed 24 March as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims.
World Water Day — Water for Cities
UN Water
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Half of the world’s population of almost 7 billion people lives in cities – every second two persons are added to the urban population. Urban growth is most rapid in the developing world where cities gain an average of 5 million residents every month. |
World Day of Social Justice 2011
On February 20, 2011 it is once again World Day of Social Justice. In its resolution of 26 November 2007, the General Assembly recognized that “social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and maintenance of peace and security within and among nations ...
World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1-7, 2011
The UN Secretary General wrote a message for World Interfaith Harmony Week, February 1-7, 2011.
UN Photo/Milton Grant # 31379
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