December 9th, 2017

The International Day for the Remembrance and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime is a day when the world comes together to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of genocide and the commitment to prevent similar horrors in the future. This day reminds us of the terrible consequences of genocide, which brings suffering to millions of innocent people, and calls for international efforts to prevent it. We must not only remember and honor the victims, but also act to prevent future genocide. This includes education, support for human rights, peacekeeping efforts and global cooperation. The International Day for the Remembrance and Dignity of the Victims of Genocide and the Prevention of this Crime reminds us of our responsibility to work together to create a world free of such horrors.

International Anti-Corruption Day is a day when the world comes together to highlight the harm of corruption and its devastating impact on society and the economy. The day aims to raise awareness of the problem of corruption and highlight the importance of fighting for transparency, ethics and integrity in all areas of society. Corruption infringes on human rights, undermines trust in the state and institutions, and hinders socio-economic development. International Anti-Corruption Day calls for joint efforts to create a society where corruption has no place and where honesty and transparency are the norm. The day also highlights the importance of education and awareness to fight corruption at all levels of society.