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The United Nations is the peak global body working in partnership towards the achievement of universal human rights, peace and security, and sustainable development.

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Upcoming Observances:

International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict ( 6 November)

World Science Day for Peace and Development (UNESCO) (10 November)

World Diabetes Day (WHO) (14 November)

International Day for Tolerance (16 November)

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day (WHO)  (17 November)

World Philosophy Day (UNESCO) (17 November)

Universal Children’s Day ( 20 November)

Africa Industrialization Day (20 November)

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WHO) (20 November)

World Television Day ( 21 November)

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ( 25 November)

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People ( 29 November)

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