Explanation

• World Water Day is observed every year on 22 March.

Additional information:

• First Observed: 22 March 1993
• Organized by: United Nations (UN)
• Theme 2021: 'Valuing Water'
• Theme 2022: "Groundwater, making the invisible visible".
• Theme 2023: Accelerating Change
• Theme 2024: Leveraging Water for Peace
• Theme 2025: Glacier Preservation
• Theme 2026: Water and Gender: Where water flows, equality grows

Last verified on 30-06-2026

Explanation

• Date: 10 December
• Date and Year of UDHR adoption: 10 December 1948
• Adopted by: United Nations General Assembly
• Document: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
• Purpose: Protection and promotion of human rights
• 2025 Slogan: "Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials".

Last verified on 06-04-2026

Explanation

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually across the globe on 26 June to raise global awareness about the absolute prohibition of torture, support victims and survivors.

This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

First Observance was on 26 June 1998.

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Explanation

• Name: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
• Date: 26 June (every year)
• Declared by: United Nations (UN)
• First Observed: 1989
• Purpose: Awareness against drug abuse and illegal trade

• Theme 2026: World Drug Problem: Persisting Issues, New Challenges, Innovative Responses

Explanation

International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated every year on June 24th.

The United Nations established this global observance to recognize the critical contributions of women in shaping international relations, promoting peace and security.

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