International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20th December annually across the globe to celebrate unity in diversity. This day was declared by the United Nations on 22 December 2005, to be observed to encourage the value of unity in diversity. Since then, 20 December has been designated as International Human Solidarity Day.
International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) throws light on the goal of the United Nations and its member states to create awareness about poverty and the need to reduce poverty in independent nations.
International Human Solidarity Day: History
The United Nations General Assembly created the World Solidarity Fund on 20 December 2002 through Resolution 57/265.
In February 2003, the United Nations Development Programme established it as a trust. The main objectives of the fund is to remove poverty and promote social and human development in underdeveloped nations.
Later, on December 22, 2005, the General Assembly declared in resolution 60/209 that solidarity is one of the fundamental and enduring values. Because it should guide people’s interactions in the twenty-first century, it was decided to designate December 20 as International Human Solidarity Day each year.
The word ‘solidarity’ was added to the UN as one of the fundamental values that are to be essential for international relations as per the United Nations Millennium Declaration published on September 18, 2000 .
On the Solidarity issues, the UN resolution document states, “Global challenges must be managed in a way that distributes the costs and burdens fairly in accordance with basic principles of equity and social justice. Those who suffer or who benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most.”
International Human Solidarity Day : Significance
The International Day of Human Solidarity is a observed as a significant step to eradicate poverty in all its forms across the globe. This day is observed and celebrated annually to raise awareness among the people across the globe and to remind them about the people and nations affected by poverty. This day aims to remind all sections of society to stand together and take united efforts to beat poverty and eradicate it thereby emphasizing on human rights, peace, and social and economic advancement.
According to United Nations , International Human Solidarity Day is:
A day to celebrate our unity in diversity;
A day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements;
A day to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity;
A day to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication;
A day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication.
Theme
The theme of International Human Solidarity remains unchanged every year. It aims to promote cultural equality and social justice for bringing human and social development, specifically in developing countries.
