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09augAll DayInternational Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples(All Day: Saturday)(GMT-04:00)
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The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally on 9 August. It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous
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The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated globally on 9 August.
It marks the date of the inaugural session of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) is organizing a virtual commemoration of the International Day from 9 am to 11am (EST) on Tuesday, 9 August 2022, focusing on this year’s theme: “The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge”. Indigenous Peoples, Member States, UN entities, civil society, and the public are all invited.
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August 9, 2025 All Day(GMT-04:00)
12augAll DayInternational Youth Day(All Day: Tuesday)(GMT-04:00)
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The objective of International Youth Day is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one
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The objective of International Youth Day is to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and leave no one behind. It will also raise awareness on certain barriers to intergenerational solidarity, notably ageism, which impacts young and old persons, while having detrimental effects on society as a whole.
Did you know?
- Half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030.
- Survey shows that 67% of people believe in a better future, with 15 to 17 year-olds being the most optimistic about this.
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August 12, 2025 All Day(GMT-04:00)