International observance
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An international observance, also known as an international dedication or an international anniversary, is a period of time to observe some issue of international interest or concern. This is used to commemorate, promote and mobilize for action. Many of these periods have been established by the United Nations General Assembly (UN), Economic and Social Council, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),[1] World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations bodies including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). In this case, the lead agency for a particular international observance uses the symbolism of the United Nations (UN), perhaps a specially designed logo for the year, and the UN infrastructure to coordinate events worldwide. It also presents a written report about the event. This summarizes the activities that took place around the world under the auspices of the international observance, and makes recommendations for the future.
Below is a list of days, years and decades that have been recognized as international observances by the United Nations, or by some other organizations that declare international observances but are not as widely recognized.
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Days
Weeks
Week | Name | Recognized by |
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February 1–7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week | UN with A/RES/65/5[110] |
April 25 – May 2 (2009) | Vaccination Week in the Americas[111] | |
August 1–7 | World Breastfeeding Week | WHO[6] |
October 4–10 | World Space Week | UN with A/RES/54/68[110] |
Months
Month | Name |
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February | LGBT Month |
October | Breast Cancer Awareness Month |
November | Movember November events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression |
November | National Novel Writing Month People from all over the world trying to each write a 50,000 word novel in a month |
Years
Decades
See also
References
- ↑ UNESCO International Days
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