Past events
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World Day of Social Justice
From 20/02/2019 to 20/02/2019
Read moreSocial justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
From 06/02/2019 to 06/02/2019
Read moreFemale genital mutilations reflect deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. The practice also violates their rights to health, security and physical integrity, and their right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.