December 9th, 2025

The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed on December 9, the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide by the UN General Assembly on December 9, 1948. The General Assembly proclaimed the day on September 11, 2015, by resolution 69/323, adopted without a vote on the initiative of Armenia, and it was first observed in 2015. The day honors the memory of the victims of genocide and recalls the obligation of states under the Genocide Convention to prevent and punish this crime. It is a reminder that genocide is usually preceded by warning signs such as hate speech, discrimination and the persecution of national, ethnic, racial or religious groups, and that early action can save lives. The day is marked by commemorations, lectures, exhibitions and educational programs that teach the history of past genocides and encourage governments and communities to work together so that such crimes are never repeated.

International Anti-Corruption Day is a day when the world comes together to highlight the harm of corruption and its devastating impact on society and the economy. The day aims to raise awareness of the problem of corruption and highlight the importance of fighting for transparency, ethics and integrity in all areas of society. Corruption infringes on human rights, undermines trust in the state and institutions, and hinders socio-economic development. International Anti-Corruption Day calls for joint efforts to create a society where corruption has no place and where honesty and transparency are the norm. The day also highlights the importance of education and awareness to fight corruption at all levels of society.