International Day of Commemoration & Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide & the Prevention of this Crime observed on 9 December

Key facts

• The International Day of Commemoration & Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide & the Prevention of this Crime is observed on 9 December.
• The Secretary-General, António Guterres, stated that 'Genocide is an abomination. It is a horrendous crime. And it is the solemn duty of all States to prevent and punish it.'
• The 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted as a pledge against eradication due to nationality, ethnicity, race or religion.
• Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December.
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is described as the bedrock of the global community, defining what every person needs to survive and thrive.
• International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed on 5 December.
• Jan Marian presented his credentials as the new Permanent Representative of Czechia to the United Nations (Vienna).
• John Brandolino is the Acting Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).