International Days November 2 2028 (United Nations)

The following is an overview of the days and the corresponding celebration declared by the United Nations that apply to Thursday, 2028-11-02:

• International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists:

  Approved on 18 December 2013, Resolution 68/163

  condemns all attacks and violence against journalists and media workers. It also urges Member States to do their utmost to prevent violence against journalists and media workers, to ensure accountability, bring to justice perpetrators of crimes against journalists and media workers, and ensure that victims have access to appropriate remedies.

  It further calls upon States to promote a safe and enabling environment for journalists to perform their work independently and without undue interference.
  • Official note
  • A/RES/68/163

• Gurpurab:

  ^[floating] With the interest of respecting the diversity of United Nations staff members, resolution 62/250 designates Gurpurab as a floating holiday. Gurpurab is a feast that celebrates the birthday of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak. This is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism.
  • Resolution 69/250

Notes:

^[floating] A 'floating' holiday. An employee at the United Nations may or may not choose to take this day as a holiday. Starting in 2016, the United Nations staff will no longer have 10 official holidays. There will be nine official holidays and each employee will be able to choose one of seven floating holidays as a 10th holiday.