International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations to be observed annually on 14 December

Key facts

• The General Assembly adopted texts recommended by its Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee).
• The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) had its mandate extended until 30 June 2029.
• The General Assembly decided to proclaim 14 December as the International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.
• The International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations is to be observed annually beginning in 2025.
• The General Assembly adopted a decision concerning Gibraltar.
• The General Assembly adopted four decisions concerning the 'Increase in the membership of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space'.