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SUMMARY:1945: Destruction of Hiroshima by atomic bomb
DESCRIPTION:“With deep conviction I wish once more to declare that the use of atomic energy for purposes of war is today\, more than ever\, a crime not only against the dignity of human beings but against any possible future for our common home.  The use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral\, just as the possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral\, as I already said two years ago.  We will be judged on this. Future generations will rise to condemn our failure if we spoke of peace but did not act to bring it about among the peoples of the earth.  How can we speak of peace even as we build terrifying new weapons of war?  How can we speak about peace even as we justify illegitimate actions by speeches filled with discrimination and hate?” Pope Francis\, Address at the Peace Memorial\, Hiroshima\, 24 November 2019.\n\n\n\nThe hibakusha\, as the survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are known\, are becoming fewer. You can read the story of Junko\, who now lives in Sydney\, here. \n\n\n\nPope John Paul II was the first Pope to visit Hiroshima. You can read his address from 1981 here. It was in response to this address that the Catholic Bishops of Japan established the 10 Days for Peace which run from 6 to 15 August. This is a good time to pray for peace and nuclear disarmament. \n\n\n\nYou can find more information about the atomic bombs here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-destruction-of-hiroshima-by-atomic-bomb-2022-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T235959
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CREATED:20200619T053144Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:Do you know who the name of the Indigenous people of the place where you live? Check the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies map of Australia here. \n\n\n\nFind out more about why the United Nations decided in 1994 to celebrate a World Day of Indigenous Peoples on 9 August here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-2022-08-09/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220809T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
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SUMMARY:1945: Destruction of Nagasaki by atomic bomb
DESCRIPTION:“Countless people at home and abroad\, including the hibakusha\, hope that Japan\, the only country to experience atomic warfare\, will lead the international community in abolishing nuclear weapons. In response to that hope\, we urge you to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” Mitsuaki Takami\, Archbishop of Nagasaki\, President\, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan\, in a Letter to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe\, 12 December 2019.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1945-destruction-of-nagasaki-by-atomic-bomb-2022-08-09/
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220812T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220812T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T061550Z
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SUMMARY:International Youth Day
DESCRIPTION:12 August was first designated International Youth Day by the UN General Assembly in 1999\, and serves as an annual celebration of the role of young women and men as essential partners in change\, and an opportunity to raise awareness of challenges and problems facing the world’s youth. More information here. \n\n\n\n2020 Theme: To be confirmed.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-youth-day-2022-08-12/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220819T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220819T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200624T062118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T062118Z
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SUMMARY:World Humanitarian Day
DESCRIPTION:World Humanitarian Day is a time to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service\, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. Find out more here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-humanitarian-day-2022-08-19/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220829T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220829T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T084913Z
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SUMMARY:International Day Against Nuclear Tests
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the Vatican ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty on the very first day that it was opened for signature and ratification? The Holy See’s diplomats continue to urge more states to ratify the treaty so that it will enter into force. \n\n\n\n\n\nFind out about the International Day Against Nuclear Tests
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-against-nuclear-tests-2022-08-29/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220830T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220830T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200624T085336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T085336Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of the Victims of Forced Disappearances
DESCRIPTION:Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared\, but also affects their communities and society as a whole. Special attention must also be paid to specific groups of especially vulnerable people\, like children and people with disabilities. Find out more here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-the-victims-of-forced-disappearances-2022-08-30/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220901T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220901T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200730T234725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T234725Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning of National Biodiversity Month
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting\, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world. \n\n\n\n\n\nFind out more about the Australian Government’s efforts to protect biodiversity here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/beginning-of-national-biodiversity-month-2022-09-01/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220905T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220905T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200810T064053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T054643Z
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SUMMARY:2013: Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers
DESCRIPTION:“On September 5\, 2013\, the ILO Convention Concerning Decent Work for Domestic Workers (Domestic Workers Convention or C189) entered into legal force. This groundbreaking new treaty and its accompanying Recommendation (No. 201) establish the first global standards for the more than 50 million domestic workers worldwide—the majority of whom are women and girls\, and many of whom are migrants—who clean\, cook\, and care for children and elderly in private households. The Domestic Workers Convention provides desperately needed and long overdue protections for domestic workers and represents a significant breakthrough in human rights\, including labor rights\, women’s rights\, and children’s rights. Under the new convention\, domestic workers are entitled to the same basic rights as those available to other workers\, including weekly days off\, limits to hours of work\, minimum wage coverage\, overtime compensation\, social security\, and clear information on the terms and conditions of employment. The new standards oblige governments that ratify the convention to protect domestic workers from violence and abuse\, to regulate private employment agencies that recruit and employ domestic workers\, and to prevent child labor in domestic work.” Human Rights Watch\, Claiming Rights: Domestic Workers’ Movements and Global Advances for Labor Reform\n\n\n\nFind out more about the Domestic Workers’ Convention (ILO Convention C189) here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2013-convention-concerning-decent-work-for-domestic-workers-2022-09-05/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220905T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220905T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200820T075548Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION:What do you think of when you hear the word ‘charity’? For Christians it is something more than philanthropy or giving to worthy causes. Nor is it an alternative to justice for those made poor or pushed to the margins. It is about the fullness of love\, of which justice is the bare minimum. \n\n\n\n“Love – caritas – will always prove necessary\, even in the most just society. There is no ordering of the State so just that it can eliminate the need for a service of love… There will always be suffering which cries out for consolation and help. There will always be loneliness. There will always be situations of material need where help in the form of concrete love of neighbour is indispensable.” Benedict XVI\, Caritas Deus Est\, n  30.\n\n\n\nFind out more about the United Nations’ observance of the International Day of Charity here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-charity-2022-09-05/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220908T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200811T035031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T035031Z
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SUMMARY:International Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:“International Literacy Day\, celebrated annually on 8 September\, is an opportunity for Governments\, civil society and stakeholders to highlight improvements in world literacy rates\, and reflect on the world’s remaining literacy challenges. Sustainable Development Goal 4 has as one of its targets ensuring all young people achieve literacy and numeracy and that adults who lack these skills are given the opportunity to acquire them.” United Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-literacy-day-2022-09-08/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220910T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200811T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T074626Z
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SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:Organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention\, World Suicide Prevention Day provides the opportunity for people across the globe to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. \n\n\n\nWorld Suicide Prevention Day #WSPD2020 \n\n\n\nAction\n\n\n\nToday is a good day to find out about suicide prevention services in your local area. Does your household\, parish\, school or organisation know how to help people experiencing thoughts of suicide to access support?
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-suicide-prevention-day-2022-09-10/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220913T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200813T072322Z
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SUMMARY:2007: Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday\, 13 September 2007\, by a majority of 144 states in favour\, 4 votes against and 11 abstentions. Today the Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of indigenous peoples. It establishes a universal framework of minimum standards for the survival\, dignity and well-being of the indigenous peoples of the world and it elaborates on existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms as they apply to the specific situation of indigenous peoples. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/2007-adoption-by-the-un-of-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-2022-09-13/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220915T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200819T060617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T060617Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:“As we mark Democracy Day\, I urge all governments to respect the right to active\, substantive and meaningful participation; and I salute all of you who strive tirelessly to make this happen.” — UN Secretary-General\, António Guterres \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-democracy-2022-09-15/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220916T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200819T061541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200819T061541Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer
DESCRIPTION:“As we rightly focus our energies on tackling climate change\, we must be careful not to neglect the ozone layer and stay alert to the threat posed by the illegal use of ozone-depleting gases.” — UN Secretary-General\, António Guterres \n\n\n\nConcern about the hole in the ozone layer was in many ways a precursor to contemporary concern about climate change. The ozone layer is a shield of gas that protects the earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun. While it is less common now to hear about the ozone layer\, as the United Nations explain “the phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for this and future generations\, but have also contributed significantly to global efforts to address climate change; furthermore\, it has protected human health and ecosystems by limiting the harmful ultraviolet radiation from reaching the earth.” Find out more about protecting the ozone layer here.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-preservation-of-the-ozone-layer-2022-09-16/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220918T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200819T064735Z
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SUMMARY:1961: Death of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld
DESCRIPTION:“Mr. Hammarskjold\, whose name is on buildings in and around the United Nations headquarters in New York\, was an iconic Swedish diplomat\, the organization’s second secretary general and a strong advocate for decolonization in Africa. He is the only person to have been posthumously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize\, and was described by President John F. Kennedy as ‘the greatest statesman of our century’.” United Nations Archives
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1961-death-of-un-secretary-general-dag-hammarskjold-2022-09-18/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220921T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220921T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200811T045037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T045037Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Peace
DESCRIPTION:“In sending his disciples forth on mission\, Jesus told them: ‘Whatever house you enter\, first say\, “Peace be to this house!” And if a son of peace is there\, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not\, it shall return to you.” (Lk 10:5-6).  Bringing peace is central to the mission of Christ’s disciples. That peace is offered to all those men and women who long for peace amid the tragedies and violence that mark human history. The ‘house’ of which Jesus speaks is every family\, community\, country and continent\, in all their diversity and history. It is first and foremost each individual person\, without distinction or discrimination. But it is also our ‘common home’: the world in which God has placed us and which we are called to care for and cultivate.” Pope Francis\, World Day of Peace Message 2020.\n\n\n\nFor the International Day of Peace in 2020 the United Nations have chosen the theme “Shaping Peace Together” noting that: \n\n\n\n“This year\, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other’s enemies. Rather\, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health\, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.” \n\n\n\nWe are invited to celebrate the day by spreading compassion\, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. We can stand together against attempts to use the virus to promote discrimination or hatred and instead shape peace together.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-peace-2022-09-21/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220926T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200819T092218Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
DESCRIPTION:“In each of our faith communities\, we believe we are called to pursue peace and to love and care for all humanity and all creation. Collectively\, our faith leads us to reject weapons designed to cause mass death and destruction and instill terror and fear. It is this faith that compels us to act for the eradication of weapons of mass destruction.” Australian Faith Leaders’ Letter to the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition\, August 2020.\n\n\n\nThe elimination of nuclear weapons is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations\, yet the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has not yet been ratified by enough countries to enter into force. The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons helps to keep a focus on this goal. \n\n\n\nAustralia has not ratified the treaty while the Holy See was one of the first nation states to sign and ratify the treaty. You can find the list of ratifications here.  \n\n\n\nBishop Vincent Long Van Nguyen\, Chair of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice\, Mission and Service\, has signed an open letter by faith leaders in Australia urging the Australian Government to sign and ratify the treaty.  \n\n\n\nAction\n\n\n\nRead the full letter from Australian faith leaders here.Distribute this prayer for nuclear disarmament in your parish\, school\, organisation and use it in your private prayer. Printed copies can be ordered here.Write to your local Member of Parliament asking them to support the signing and ratification of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-the-total-elimination-of-nuclear-weapons-2022-09-26/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220929T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220929T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200820T061808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T075506Z
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SUMMARY:World Maritime Day
DESCRIPTION:When you think of shipping\, do oil spills and cargo being washed up on beaches come to mind – or do you think of the sustainable movement of goods around the world? The theme for World Maritime Day this year is Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-maritime-day-2022-09-24/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220930T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200811T060901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T060901Z
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SUMMARY:International Podcast Day
DESCRIPTION:International Podcast Day™ is an initiative of a group of podcasters. They explain the origin of the day in this way: \n\n\n\n“In the summer of 2013\, Steve Lee heard a radio announcement for National Senior Citizens’ Day. thinking that was pretty cool\, it begged the question of why there wasn’t a day for the celebration of podcasting. That’s when Steve said to himself\, ‘Let’s create a Podcast Day!’ So the adventure began and a collective team of podcasters put their heads together to establish means for podcasters and podcast listeners to raise awareness for this great entertainment and education medium… \n\n\n\nBetween 2015-2018\, we successfully live streamed hundreds of hours\, bringing in podcasters from nearly 65 countries including Australia\, New Zealand\, Thailand\, Poland\, Germany\, South Africa\, Jamaica\, Spain\, Argentina\, Mexico\, United Arab Emirates\, Nigeria\, Philippines\, India\, France\, Switzerland\, Scotland\, UK\, Finland\, Canada and the Unites States and more.” \n\n\n\nIdeas for Celebrating International Podcast Day\n\n\n\nNot sure what a podcast is? Find out more here.Sign up to follow the Office for Social Justice’s podcast The Revolution of Tenderness.Access Vatican Radio’s English language podcasts here\, or check out their podcasts in other languages.Check out Wollongong Diocese’s Journey: Catholic Radio on demand as a podcast.Listen to Catholic Youth Parramatta’s podcast for young women\, called At the Well.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-podcast-day-2022-09-30/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220930T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20220930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
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SUMMARY:1975: Ratification by Australia of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
DESCRIPTION:“The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 1966 was one of the first human rights treaties to be adopted by the United Nations (UN). The Convention is widely supported\, with more than 156 countries (four-fifths of the membership of the UN) having ratified it. Australia ratified the Convention on 30 September 1975.” Australian Human Rights Commission – Guide to the Law
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/1975-ratification-by-australia-of-the-international-convention-on-the-elimination-of-all-forms-of-racial-discrimination-2022-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Australian,UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221001T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200922T093012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T093012Z
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SUMMARY:International Day for Older Persons
DESCRIPTION:“The year 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons. This year has also seen an emergence of COVID-19\, that has caused an upheaval across the world. Considering the higher risks confronted by older persons during the outbreak of pandemics such as COVID-19\, policy and programmatic interventions must be targeted towards raising awareness of their special needs. Recognizing older persons contributions to their own health and the multiple roles they play in the preparedness and response phases of current and future pandemics is also important.” The theme of the 2020 commemoration is “Pandemics: Do They Change How We Address Age and Ageing?” \n\n\n\nAction:\n\n\n\nRevisit the 2016-17 Social Justice Statement\, A Place at the Table: Social Justice in an Aging Society.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-older-persons-2022-10-01/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221002T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T072705
CREATED:20200922T093449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T093449Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Non-Violence
DESCRIPTION:“Just peace is the goal\, nonviolence is the way. A sustainable culture of peace can only be established by nonviolence that absolutely respects human dignity. Rooted in the interconnectedness of God’s creation\, it also opens the way to an ‘integral ecology’ \, as expressed by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’. Violence undermines this interconnectedness. Nonviolence sustains it. Nonviolence teaches us to say ‘no’ to an inhuman social order and ‘yes’ to the fullness of life… In every age\, the Holy Spirit graces the Church with the wisdom to respond to the challenges of its time. In response to what is a global epidemic of violence\, we are being called again and again to invoke\, pray over\, teach\, and take decisive action in the spirit of Jesus’ nonviolence. Nonviolence is at the heart of the Gospel. It is the calling of the Church. It is not passive or naïve. It is a way of faith and action. It is an effective alternative. It is a constructive force to protect all people and our common home. It includes a broad spectrum of approaches and activities. It is the core of a new moral framework. It is essential to integral human development and at the heart of a culture of peace. It is at the core of the witness and action of Jesus and man who have come after him\, including Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi\, Mohandas Gandhi\, Martin Luther King Jr\, Dorothy Day\, Beatus Franz Jagerstatter\, Saint OScar Romero\, Berta Caceres\, Lanza del Vasto\, Wangari Muta Maathai\, and the many people involved in nonviolent social movements.” Reflections from the Pax Christi International/Catholic Nonviolence Initiative workshop on Path of Nonviolence: Towards a Culture of Pace\, 4-5 April 2019\, Rome.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-non-violence-2022-10-02/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Habitat Day
DESCRIPTION:“Solutions begin with small steps individuals can take to alter the way our cities function. We must reduce the amount of waste we produce\, and\, at the same time\, start seeing it as a valuable resource that can be re-used and recycled\, including for energy.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nThe United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities\, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-habitat-day-2022-10-03/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:World Teachers Day
DESCRIPTION:Held annually on 5 October since 1994\, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their initial preparation and further education\, recruitment\, employment\, and teaching and learning conditions. The Recommendation concerning the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel was adopted in 1997 to complement the 1966 Recommendation by covering teaching and research personnel in higher education. \n\n\n\nWorld Teachers’ Day is co-convened in partnership with UNICEF\, UNDP\, the International Labour Organization\, and Education International. \n\n\n\nUNESCO
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-teachers-day-2022-10-05/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221009T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221009T235959
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SUMMARY:World Post Day
DESCRIPTION:World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October\, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital\, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the Universal Postal Union Congress held in Tokyo\, Japan in 1969. Since then\, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations. The Posts in many countries use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-post-day-2022-10-09/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221010T235959
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Day
DESCRIPTION:“This year’s World Mental Health Day\, on 10 October\, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The past months have brought many challenges: for health-care workers\, providing care in difficult circumstances\, going to work fearful of bringing COVID-19 home with them; for students\, adapting to taking classes from home\, with little contact with teachers and friends\, and anxious about their futures; for workers whose livelihoods are threatened; for the vast number of people caught in poverty or in fragile humanitarian settings with extremely limited protection from COVID-19; and for people with mental health conditions\, many experiencing even greater social isolation than before. And this is to say nothing of managing the grief of losing a loved one\, sometimes without being able to say goodbye.” World Health Organisation\, Mental Health Day 2020\n\n\n\nAction\n\n\n\nRead the Social Justice Statement 2020-21 To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today \n\n\n\nAccess the Do Not be Afraid website for guidelines and resources to assist parishes in welcoming and supporting people with mental ill-health and their families. \n\n\n\nFind out about mental health services in your area.
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/world-mental-health-day-2022-10-10/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:International Day of the Girl
DESCRIPTION:“We need to uphold the equal rights\, voices and influence of girls in our families\, communities and nations. Girls can be powerful agents of change\, and nothing should keep them from participating fully in all areas of life.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nSince 2012\, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face\, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-the-girl-2022-10-11/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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SUMMARY:International Day for Disaster Reduction
DESCRIPTION:“Making infrastructure more climate-resilient can have a benefit-cost ratio of about six to one. For every dollar invested\, six dollars can be saved. This means that investing in climate resilience creates jobs and saves money.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nThe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was started in 1989\, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October\, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks that they face. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-for-disaster-reduction-2022-10-13/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221015T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20221015T235959
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SUMMARY:International Day of Rural Women
DESCRIPTION:“As early adopters of new agricultural techniques\, first responders in crises and entrepreneurs of green energy\, rural women are a powerful force that can drive global progress.” — UN Secretary-General António Guterres \n\n\n\nThe crucial role that women and girls play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities\, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing\, has been increasingly recognized. Women account for a substantial proportion of the agricultural labour force\, including informal work\, and perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work within families and households in rural areas. They make significant contributions to agricultural production\, food security and nutrition\, land and natural resource management\, and building climate resilience. Even so\, women and girls in rural areas suffer disproportionately from multi-dimensional poverty. \n\n\n\nUnited Nations
URL:https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/event/international-day-of-rural-women-2022-10-15/
CATEGORIES:UN International
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