International Day for Tolerance is celebrated on 16 November 2024.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN)'s International Day for Tolerance is celebrated annually across the globe on 16 November to raise awareness about the value of tolerance and promote understanding, respect, and appreciation across different cultures and communities.


      - The day also emphasizes the harmful impact of intolerance and promotes policies that promote equality and opportunity for all.

     

     

Main Points:-   (i) In 1993, the UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution A/RES/48/126 and proclaimed the year 1995 as the United Nations Year for Tolerance.

      (ii) In 1996, the UNGA adopted resolution A/RES/51/95 and declared November 16 each year as the International Day for Tolerance.

(iii) The first International Day for Tolerance was observed on 16 November 1996.

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