In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that July 11 be observed by the international community as World Population Day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

Asia Pro Bono Virtual Conference and Access to Justice Exchange will be held virtually from 23 – 26 September 2021.  The theme of the event

Cooperatives are people-centered enterprises owned, controlled, and run by and for their members to realize their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations. The cooperative movement stands for providing people and community-centered solutions to almost all the areas of our social and economic life, e.g., cooperative finance, cooperative agriculture, cooperative healthcare measures, etc. Being resourced by the local community, cooperatives provide long-lasting and sustainable solutions to these problems. Cooperatives have contributed immensely to control the deadly impact of the current pandemic. It is therefore essential to recognize their role in providing a resilient framework for recovery and growth

Instituting an international day for parliaments is particularly important at this critical time for parliamentary democracy, when people are losing trust in political institutions and democracy itself is facing challenges from populist and nationalist movements. If democracy is to thrive, then parliaments, as the cornerstone of functioning democracies, need to be strong, transparent, accountable, and representative.

June 27 has been declared as Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day by the General Assembly to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable

The General Assembly decided to observe June 26 as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by resolution 42/112 with a vision to strengthen action as well as cooperation to achieve the goal of a society free of drug abuse. Individuals, communities, and various organizations all across the globe join hands on this day to raise awareness of the problem that illicit drugs represent to society. As per World Drug Report, around 269 million people used drugs in 2018, while over 35 million people suffer from drug use disorders.

Torture is considered a crime against humanity. It still persists in various forms even though it is absolutely prohibited by all legal instruments and is

Science and gender equality are vital for achieving the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science.

To highlight the value and virtue of public service to communities and development, and to recognize the work of public servants and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector, this day was designated as Public Service Day by the United Nations General Assembly.

Today, as armed conflicts, displacement and migration, and the COVID-19 pandemic leave tens of thousands of women newly widowed and many others whose partners are missing or disappeared, the unique experiences and needs of widows must be brought to the forefront, with their voices leading the way.

June 20 has been designated by the UN as World Refugee Day to honor refugees across the globe and celebrate the courage and strength of the people who have been forced to leave their home country to escape conflict or persecution. The refugees all across the globe face a lot of hardships, and their situation is many times hard breaking. The Covid-19 pandemic has further exposed the vulnerability of refugees. The crisis of the migrants has also come to highlight during this pandemic.

Sexual Violence in Conflict refers to rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, enforced sterilization, or any other form of sexual violence directly or indirectly linked to

Sustainable gastronomy means cuisine that takes into account the sustainable process of sourcing the ingredients, bringing them to our markets, and eventually to our plates. Sustainable Gastronomy Day emphasizes the need to focus the world’s attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play.

Desertification occurs when previously fertile land becomes desert through deforestation, drought, or improper agriculture. These areas are often home to some of the most vulnerable people and ecosystems. Many expert reports have also highlighted the link between the current pandemic and ecological damage. Desertification, along with the pandemic, is a double whammy on the poorest of the poor in the world, which sets us decades back in achieving our Sustainable Development Goals.

Remittance flows have increased five-fold over the past twenty years, but COVID-19 has been a formidable test for global remittances. Remittances act as a lifeline for low-income and fragile states where dependents back home rely on remittances to meet their basic needs. It is important that the role of remittances is recognized in people’s well-being, especially during this pandemic, as they enable many families to achieve their own ‘SDGs.’

June 15 is marked as World Elder Abuse Awareness. The UN General Assembly officially recognized this day and the same in its resolution 66/127 in December 2011. This day brings forth the need to voice opposition against the abuse and suffering inflicted upon the older generation.

A single blood donation by a healthy person can save more than one life and provides access to safe blood and blood products to people in dire need. June 14 is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day all across the globe. This day raises awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank all the voluntary and unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gift.

Children are indeed the most valuable resource, and all nations must focus on the overall growth and development of children. However, one out of ten children worldwide is engaged in child labor, which poses a threat to the nation at large and the economy and has a long-lasting impact on the physical and mental health of the child.

Education and advocacy to achieve sustainable, balanced, and environmentally friendly development is one of the focal goals and activities of the Roya Institute for Global Justice. For this reason, we cherish global occasions and local initiatives in this regard. World Oceans Day is one of these momentous occasions.

World food safety day focuses on access to safe food and the prevention of food borne diseases, which in turn contributes to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, access to the markets, tourism and sustainable development. With the onslaught of Novel Coronavirus, this day becomes even more important to raise awareness against any transmission through unsafe food practises.

World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment, which had resulted from discussions on the integration of human interactions and the environment. Two years later, in 1974, the first WED was held with the theme “Only One Earth.”

In recent years, the number of violations perpetrated against children have, in many conflict zones, increased. More needs to be done to protect the 250 million children living in countries and areas affected by conflict. More must be done to protect children from targeting by violent extremists, to promote international humanitarian and human rights law, and to ensure accountability for violations of the rights of children.

Tens of thousands of young peacekeepers (aged between 18 to 19 years) are at present deployed around the world to help missions implement their mandated activities, including the protection of civilians. The challenges and threats faced by them are even more significant today, given that they are having to cope with the COVID -19 pandemic while continuing to provide their support and protection to millions navigating their path from conflict to peace.