The United Nations’ International Human Solidarity Day is annually observed on 20th December. It is a day
To celebrate unity in diversity;
To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements;
To raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity;
To encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication;
Of action to encourage new initiatives for eradication poverty.
Solidarity refers to a union of interests, purposes or sympathies among members of a group. In the Millennium Declaration, world leaders agreed that solidarity was a value that was important to international relations in the 21st century.
In light of globalization and growing inequality, the UN realized that strong international solidarity and cooperation was needed to achieve its Millennium Development Goals.
On December 22, 2005, the UN General Assembly proclaimed that International Solidarity Day would take place on December 20 each year. The event aimed to raise people’s awareness of the importance of advancing the international development agenda and promoting global understanding of the value of human solidarity.
The assembly felt that the promotion of a culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing was important in combating poverty.
The day is promoted through all forms of media including magazine articles, speeches at official events, and web blogs from groups, individuals or organizations committed to universal solidarity.
