Important Days in December 2020

1 December - World AIDS Day

The virus had been identified in the year 1984 after many people have lost their lives due to
HIV or AIDS. The day is known as an opportunity for people worldwide to unite and fight
against HIV and also to remind people that the disease has not been eradicated. The day is
also the first-ever global health day.

2 December - National Pollution Control Day

National Pollution Control Day is observed on 2nd December to raise awareness about
pollution and its hazardous effects. December 2 commemorates the victims of Bhopal Gas
Tragedy.

2 December - International Day for the Abolition of Slavery

The day is a reminder of the unfair treatment that people face due to threats, violence,
coercion, or abuse of power. On 2nd December 1949, the United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA) approved the Convention for Suppression of Traffic in Persons and Exploitation of
Prostitution of Others. The date is marked as the International Day for the Abolition of
Slavery to make people aware about modern slavery.

3 December - World Day of the Handicapped (Read about the Ladli Project – Shashkt
Divyang)
World Day of the Handicapped is also known as the International Day of People with
Disability (IDPWD). It was started in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly.

5 December - International Volunteer Day (First Saturday of December)

International Volunteer Day (IVD) is celebrated on 5 December annually. December 5 is one
of those special days in December 2020 that gives a chance to appreciate the efforts that
volunteers take to promote their work in society. The day was designated by the United
Nation in 1985.

9 December - International Anti-Corruption Day

Corruption these days has affected health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and also
development. To solve many problems that societies across the world face, it is important to
eradicate corruption. Hence, the International Anti-Corruption day is meant to remind the
community about the loss that corruption causes.

10 December - Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December. This day is observed to protect the
fundamental human rights of all people and this basic human freedom which should be
available to them. The day was incepted in 1948 when the UN Assembly passed the
resolution to adopt the day as Human Rights Day to all states and interested organisations.

18 December - Minorities Rights Day in India

18th December in India is known as Minorities Rights Day. The day focuses on promoting
and preserving the rights of minorities in terms of linguistic, religious, and caste freedom and
also ensures the safety of minorities. Several events and campaigns are conducted to

20 December - International Human Solidarity Day (Third Sunday of December)

International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December. The day is especially
reminded to celebrate unity in diversity, to remind governments to respect their commitments
to international agreements, and to encourage debate on ways to promote solidarity for the
achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals to encourage new initiatives for poverty
eradication. (Refer Ladli Project of Kanya Pujan- SDGs 3,4 and 5)