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SUMMARY:International Day for Abolition of Slavery
DESCRIPTION:Slavery is not something from the past. According to the  International Labour Organisation (ILO) more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. ‘Modern slavery’ is an umbrella term referring to practices such as forced labour\, debt bondage\, forced marriage\, and human trafficking. These practices place people in situations of exploitation that they cannot refuse or leave because of threats\, violence\, coercion\, deception\, and/or abuse of power. \n\n\n\nThe Australian Government has enacted laws aimed at stamping out modern slavery\, including by eliminating it from the supply chains of Australian businesses and organisations. \n\n\n\nAction\n\n\n\nIs your organisation required to submit a Modern Slavery Statement? Check out the guidance for entities that are required to submit such statements here. \n\n\n\nDid you know that the Archdiocese of Sydney has an Anti-Slavery Taskforce? It provides education\, guidance and advice to help Church entities to ensure that they are not unwittingly involved in modern slavery and to meet their legal reporting obligations. \n\n\n\nFind out more about the United Nations’ celebration of the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-abolition-of-slavery-2021-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Australian,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211203T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260506T142308
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SUMMARY:International Day of People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The International Day of People with Disability was introduced by the United Nations in 1992 and has been supported by the Australian Government since 1996. This day aims to increase public awareness\, understanding and acceptance of people with disability\, and to celebrate their achievements and contributions. There are 4.4 million Australians with disability. The 2021 theme for IDPWD is Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities: toward an inclusive\, accessible\, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.  \n\n\n\nThe ACBC Office for Justice\, Ecology and Peace has created resources for the day\, including prayers\, prayers services\, information and stories as well as images that can be used for presentations or social media. These resources are available in full here. \n\n\n\nPope Francis highlighted three points in his 2020 message for IDPWD: promoting a culture of life that constantly affirms the dignity of people with disabilities; inclusion that seeks to speak no longer about ‘them’\, but rather about ‘us’; and opening active participation to people with disability to support all to belong and to contribute in their communities:  \n\n\n\nIn virtue of their baptism\, all the members of the People of God have become missionary disciples. All the baptised\, whatever their position in the Church or their level of instruction in the faith\, are agents of evangelisation.  Evangelii Gaudium\, 120. \n\n\n\nPeople with disability are part of the Body of Christ. Their voices in any conversations and decisions regarding their lives must be centred and heard: disability advocate Carly Findlay names this as “nothing about us without us.” Justin Glyn SJ links this to the life of the Trinity in communion:  \n\n\n\nThe life of the Kingdom of God\, now and in the age to come\, is a life of interdependence of all in God. Like God in Trinity\, human life is relational. Our gifts supplement the weakness and limitations of others. Impairment – which in the final analysis is the lot of the whole of humanity – reminds us that\, for all the beauty of our variegated bodies\, we are an interdependent community called into new life in and through a God who has made us for love of God and others whose very essence is relationship. ‘Us’ Not ‘Them’\, Catholic Social Justice Series\, 2019. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGoing Deeper \n\n\n\nUnited Nations international and national resources: https://www.idpwd.com.au \n\n\n\n2. Pope Francis’ Message for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, 2020:  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20201203_messaggio-disabilita.html \n\n\n\n3. ‘Us’ not ‘Them’: Disability and Catholic Theology and Social Teaching by Justin Glyn SJ:  \n\n\n\n\n‘Us’ not ‘Them’: Disability and Catholic Theology and Social Teaching: Catholic Social Justice Series No 83\n\n\n\n\n4. First Peoples Disability Network\, Australia: http://fpdn.org.au   \n\n\n\n5. Growing Inclusion in Schools with Kurt Fearnley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0Ln7efGBDQ   \n\n\n\n6. Growing Up Disabled in Australia\, edited by Carly Findlay:  \n\n\n\n\nGrowing Up Disabled in Australia\n\n\n\n\n7. Growing Up Disabled in Australia: Carly Findlay and Justin Glyn SJ: https://jesuit.org.au/growing-up-disabled/ \n\n\n\n8. Growing Up Disabled in Australia: Podcast with Carly Findlay  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.artshub.com.au/news/news/carly-findlay-on-centring-disability-in-our-latest-podcast-261927-2369996/ \n\n\n\n9. Inclusion Australia\, the national voice for Australians with intellectual disability: https://www.inclusionaustralia.org.au   \n\n\n\n10. Speaking Insights Autism Advocacy\, Daniel Giles OAM: https://www.speakinginsights.com.au  
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2021-12-03/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Soil Day (WSD)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know?*It can take up to 1\,000 years to produce just 2-3cm of soil.*Over 33% of the Earth’s soils are already degraded and 90% could become degraded by 2050.*Soil erosion can lead up to a 50% loss in crop yields. \n\n\n\nWorld Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. \n\n\n\nThe date of 5 December was chosen because it corresponds with the official birthday of the late H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej\, King of Thailand\, who was one of the main proponents of this initiative.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-soil-day-wsd-2021-12-05/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211205T235959
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SUMMARY:International Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION:“The diverse and dynamic role of volunteerism in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals merits strong support from Governments and other stakeholders. On this International Day\, I thank volunteers for their efforts to leave no one behind.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nInternational Volunteer Day is a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts\, to share their values\, and to promote their work among their communities\, non-governmental organizations\, United Nations agencies\, government authorities and the private sector.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-volunteer-day-2021-12-05/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211207T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211207T235959
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SUMMARY:International Civil Aviation Day
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States\, and of the unique role of the International Civil Aviation Organization in helping States to cooperate and realize a truly global rapid transit network at the service of all humanity.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-civil-aviation-day-2021-12-07/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211209T000000
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SUMMARY:International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
DESCRIPTION:“Where we see people facing systematic discrimination or becoming targets of violence simply because of who they are\, because of their identity\, we must act – both to defend those at immediate risk and those who could be in jeopardy in the future. By promoting a culture of peace and non-violence that includes respect for diversity and non-discrimination\, we can build societies that are resilient to the risk of genocide.” — Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nThe purpose of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide 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. In adopting the resolution\, without a vote\, the 193-member Assembly reiterated the responsibility of each individual State to protect its populations from genocide\, which entails the prevention of such a crime\, including incitement to it.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-commemoration-and-dignity-of-the-victims-of-the-crime-of-genocide-2021-12-09/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211209T235959
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SUMMARY:International Anti-Corruption Day
DESCRIPTION:“On this International Day\, I urge people everywhere to continue to work on innovative solutions to win the battle against corruption and to ensure that precious resources serve the peoples of the world.” UN Secretary-General\, António Guterres \n\n\n\nCorruption is a serious crime that can undermine social and economic development in all societies. No country\, region or community is immune. To mark International Anti-Corruption Day\, we will leverage the recognition of the multi-year United Against Corruption theme and will continue to support the 2030 Agenda\, which forms the backbone of the campaign. In addition\, the campaign will also have a youth component.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-anti-corruption-day-2021-12-09/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211210T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211210T235959
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SUMMARY:Human Rights Day
DESCRIPTION:“It is clear that social divisions are being replicated online. More worryingly\, as essential services continue to shift online\, digital inclusion becomes mandatory for basic participation in society. It should therefore be considered a human right. This is especially important in the context of e-government\, where the welfare of the most vulnerable is at stake.” Australian Catholic Bishops Conference\, Social Justice Sunday Statement 2020\, p 8.\n\n\n\nHuman Rights Day is observed every year on the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted\, in 1948\, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration affirms that all human beings have inalienable rights as human beings regardless of race\, colour\, religion\, sex\, language\, political or other opinion\, national or social origin\, property\, birth or other status. It is available in more than 500 languages\, and is one of the most translated documents in the world.  \n\n\n\nCatholic Social Teaching sees human rights as demands made by our human dignity. Our human rights do not come from the Declaration\, but rather from the fact that we are made in the image and likeness of God and each one of  us is  of inestimable value. The Declaration\, together with related human rights conventions\, upholds rights that arise from our human dignity.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/human-rights-day-2021-12-10/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211210T000000
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SUMMARY:1948: Adoption of United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by reading a simplified version [PDF  ] or the illustrated booklet of the Declaration\, or watching the Declaration in sign languages.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1948-adoption-of-united-nations-declaration-of-human-rights-2021-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211211T000000
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SUMMARY:International Mountain Day
DESCRIPTION:International Mountain Day has its roots in the document “Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development” (called Chapter 13)\, adopted in 1992 as part of the action plan Agenda 21 of the Conference on Environment and Development. \n\n\n\nMountains are home to 15% of the world´s population and a quarter of the world’s land animals and plants. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity. Unfortunately\, mountains are under threat from climate change and overexploitation. As the global climate continues to warm\, mountain people — some of the world’s poorest — face even greater struggles to survive. The rising temperatures also mean that mountain glaciers are melting at unprecedented rates\, affecting freshwater supplies downstream for millions of people.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-mountain-day-2021-12-11/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211218T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260506T142309
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SUMMARY:International Migrants Day
DESCRIPTION:“All migrants are entitled to equal protection of all their human rights. On this International Day\, I urge leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact to life\, so that migration works for all.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nThe observance of International Migrants Day this year focuses on the stories of social cohesion\, which are as varied and unique as each of the 272 million migrants living new lives and building new communities in every corner of the globe. In December 2000\, the General Assembly proclaimed 18th December International Migrants Day. On that day in 1990\, the Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. \n\n\n\nToday\, more people than ever live in a country other than the one in which they were born. While many individuals migrate out of choice\, many others migrate out of necessity. In 2019\, the number of migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million\, 51 million more than in 2010.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-migrants-day-2021-12-18/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211220T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20211220T235959
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SUMMARY:International Human Solidarity Day
DESCRIPTION:International Human Solidarity Day is a day to celebrate our unity in diversity\, a day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements\, a day to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity\, a day to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication\, and a day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication. \n\n\n\nSolidarity is identified in the Millennium Declaration as one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century\, wherein those\, who either suffer or benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most. Consequently\, in the context of globalization and the challenge of growing inequality\, strengthening of international solidarity is indispensable.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-human-solidarity-day-2021-12-20/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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