International Human Solidarity Day
What do people do?
On International Human Solidarity Day, governments are reminded of their
commitments to international agreements on the need for human solidarity as an
initiative to fight against poverty. People are encouraged to debate on ways to
promote solidarity and find innovative methods to help eradicate poverty.
Activities may include promoting campaigns on issues such as:
- Banning land mines.- Making health and medication accessible to those in need.
- Relief efforts to help those who suffered the effects of natural or human-made disasters.
- Achieving universal education.
- Fighting against poverty, corruption and terrorism.
The day is promoted through all forms of media including magazine articles,
speeches at official events, and web blogs from groups, individuals or
organizations committed to universal solidarity.
Public life
International Human Solidarity Day is a global observance and not a public
holiday.
Background
Solidarity refers to a union of interests, purposes or sympathies among
members of a group. In the Millennium Declaration world leaders agreed that
solidarity was a value that was important to international relations in the
21st century. In light of globalization and growing inequality, the UN realized
that strong international solidarity and cooperation was needed to achieve its
Millennium Development Goals.
On December 22, 2005, the UN General Assembly proclaimed that International
Solidarity Day would take place on December 20 each year. The event aimed to
raise people's awareness of the importance of advancing the international
development agenda and promoting global understanding of the value of human
solidarity. The assembly felt that the promotion of a culture of solidarity and
the spirit of sharing was important in combating poverty.
As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stated in his Message for International Human Solidarity Day last year; "In a world of common challenges, no nation can succeed on its own; but by working together in common cause, we can build a safer, more prosperous future for all. Solidarity must be the foundation for global solutions."
ReplyDeleteCecil Celester Cooper (born December 20, 1949), nicknamed "Coop," is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball and the former manager of the Houston Astros.[1] From 1971 through 1987, Cooper played for the Boston Red Sox (1971–76) and Milwaukee Brewers (1977–87). He batted and threw left-handed, and attended Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas.
ReplyDeleteCecil Cooper was born on December 20, 1949, in Brenham, Texas, a city with a population of 13,000 and located 70 miles northwest of Houston. Raised in nearby Independence, Cooper was the youngest of 13 children, seven boys and six girls. Cooper's mother Ocie died when he was just 10. His ball-playing father, Roy, worked with a nearby Department of Public Works. A 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) left-hander, Cecil was taught baseball by his brothers John, Sylvester, and Jessie. John and Sylvester later played with the barnstorming Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues.* John as a pitcher while Sylvester was a catcher who according to Cecil once caught Satchel Paige According to a 1980 Sports Illustrated story, father Roy also played in the Negro Leagues.
2012 theme: Global partnership for building shared prosperity
ReplyDeleteThe General Assembly, on 22 December 2005, by resolution 60/209 identified solidarity as one of the fundamental and universal values that should underlie relations between peoples in the Twenty-first century, and in that regard decided to proclaim 20 December of each year International Human Solidarity Day.
By resolution 57/265 the General Assembly, on 20 December 2002, established the World Solidarity Fund, which was set up in February 2003 as a trust fund of the United Nations Development Programme. Its objective is to eradicate poverty and promote human and social development in developing countries, in particular among the poorest segments of their populations.