THEME 2023: « Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind » The campaign for World Day Against Trafficking in Persons 2023 aims to raise awareness of disturbing developments and trends identified by UNODC and calls on governments, law enforcement, public services, and civil society to assess and enhance their efforts to strengthen […]
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists – 2 November
Every year, November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The day draws attention to the low conviction rate for crimes committed against journalists on a global scale. Some journalists stop at nothing to report the truth. Unfortunately, reporting facts cost some journalists their lives. […]
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – 30 August
Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared, but also affects their communities and society as a whole. Enforced disappearance has become a global problem […]
World Day for International Justice 2017 – 17 July
International Justice Day is celebrated throughout the world on July 17, 2017 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. It is also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or World Day for International Justice. July 17 was chosen because it is […]
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances – 30 August
« On this international day, I urge all Member States to ratify or accede to the Convention without delay, and I call on the States parties to the Convention to implement it. It is time for an end to all enforced disappearances.” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Enforced disappearance has frequently been used […]