The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation – 06 Feb 2024
2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually
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International Human Solidarity Day – 20 December 2023
International Human Solidarity Day, observed on 20 December, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its
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International Human Rights Day -10 December 2023
International Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10 December. It marks the Assembly’s anniversary of adopting the Universal Declaration
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
SALO commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December 2023) (IPID) to promote the rights and well-being of
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16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
Acknowledging the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. As we mark the 25th anniversary of
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MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION – 30 Oct 2023
South Africa calls for a rapid protection force to protect the civilian population in Palestine from further bombardment Save the
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International Day of the Girl Child – 11 Oct 2023
“Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being” The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated globally on October
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International Day of Democracy 2023
Every year, on 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and parliaments worldwide celebrate the ‘International Day of Democracy’, declared by
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World Refugee Day 2023- ‘Hope away from Home’
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. Each year,
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16 June 1976: Youth Day
The biggest misconception about Youth Day in South Africa is that it has been termed the ‘Soweto Uprising’, in other
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