CURRENT AFFAIRS: DAYS
International Anti-Corruption Day 2020: Observed On Dec 9
- The first International Anti-Corruption Day was celebrated across the world in the year 2005.
- The General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the convention against corruption on October 31, 2003.
- The UN designated December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day in 2005
- The day intends to raise awareness on the importance of a corruption-free society
- International Anti-Corruption Day 2020: Theme – United Against Corruption
- The theme focuses on corruption as one of the biggest obstacles to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime 2020: Dec 9
- In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.
- The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (the “Genocide Convention”).
Purpose of the day:
- The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide, as defined in the Convention, and to commemorate and honour its victims.
