© 2019 Rotary International. Women and girls are responsible for water collection in eight out of ten households with water off-premises. The UN75 initiative seeks to spark dialogue and action on how we can build a better world despite the many challenges we face. The day serves as a reminder that the world’s sustainable future is not possible without rural women and girls. World Oceans Day 2019 theme is "Gender and the Ocean". matter for Whoever you are, wherever you are, water is your human right. the people who speak these languages, but also for We hope actions taken during IYIL2019 will generate as much interest and positive change as possible for indigenous languages and those who speak them. The survival and robustness of indigenous languages plays a vital role in the sustainable development of the communities that speak them. In 2010, the UN recognized “the right to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right that is essential for the full enjoyment of life and all human rights.”. International days are occasions to educate the public on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and to celebrate and reinforce achievements of humanity. The theme for International Women’s Day 2019, which will take place on 8 March, is “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”.. DESCRIPTION. around the world continue to disappear at an alarming rate.With this in mind, the United Nations declared 2019 The aim is to reach the global public; to listen to their hopes and fears; and to learn from their experiences. Submit nominations using our online nomination form. Starting in January 2020, the United Nations will hold dialogues around the world and across borders, sectors and generations. The United Nations was founded in 1945 to support collective action to realize peace, development and human rights for all. This year—to celebrate the UN’s 75th anniversary—we’re reflecting on the past, celebrating the accomplishments of the present, and looking forward to progress, toward a better and brighter future for everyone, everywhere. Over 800 women die every day from complications in pregnancy and childbirth. To help mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched UN75 to gather ideas and opinions from people everywhere. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, businesses, NGOs, the media, and general public. Before 2015, Race, ethnicity, religion, birth, caste, language, and nationality, Property, tenure, residence, economic and social status, To ‘leave no one behind’, we must focus our efforts towards including people who have been marginalized or ignored. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday. Languages play a crucial role in the daily lives of people, not only as a tool for communication, education, social integration and development, but also as a repository for each person’s unique identity, cultural history, traditions and memory. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has repeatedly called on us all to be leaders in the fight against climate change. UNA-USA is a part of the World Federation of UNAs (WFUNA) • Location: 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006 • Contact Us: membership@unausa.org | (202) 854-2360. Why are people being left behind without safe water. Every year for the month of October, UNA-USA and its 200+ chapters around the country activate in their communities by hosting events centered around a certain global issue. The United Nations has declared climate change the defining issue of our time. includes water for drinking, personal sanitation, washing of clothes, food preparation, and personal and household hygiene. The American musical legend, Stevie Wonder, performing in the 2012 UN day concert. development, 5. We’ll also honor six members of the Rotary family as Rotary People of Action: Connectors Beyond Borders and see how their inspiring work has addressed the crisis. One in four primary schools have no drinking water service, with pupils using unprotected sources or going thirsty. The 2019 UN Day Concert will be held on Thursday, 24 October 2019 at 4 p.m. in the The survival and robustness of indigenous languages plays a vital role in the sustainable development of the communities that speak them. Access to water underpins public health and is therefore critical to sustainable development and a stable and prosperous world. World Water Day 2015 Download the World Water Day 2019 Factsheet. Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Partners of the IYIL2019 Film Festival (Latin American and the Caribbean Week at UNESCO). To ‘leave no one behind’, we must focus our efforts towards including people who have been marginalized or ignored. As such, events taking place during IYIL2019 should take into account the three main themes of the year which encompass both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. video. Water services must meet the needs of marginalized groups and their voices must be heard in decision-making processes. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is a major milestone.