United Nations observances
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The following days have been proclaimed for men and women by the United Nations.
Days for Men and Boys
None.
Days for Women and Girls
| Date | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 February | International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation | |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | |
| 11 October | International Day of the Girl Child | |
| 11 February | International Day of Women and Girls in Science | |
| 23 June | International Widows Day | |
| 15 October | International Day of Rural Women | |
| 25 November | International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women[1] | White Ribbon Australia erroneously calls this International Day for the Elimination of Men’s Violence against Women.[2] |
| Fourth Thursday in April | International Girls in ICT Day[3][4] |
See Also
- List of Observances
- International Men's Day, an unrecognised event held on November 19 each year. The United Nations considers this to be World Toilet Day.
- International Boy's Day, an unrecognised event held on May 16 each year.