ALT This event commemorates the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour. Opened by the ILO Director-General, this year's high-level event provides an opportunity for tripartite constituents to showcase country experiences and perspectives on follow up to the Marrakesh Global Framework for Action against Child Labour. This event commemorates the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour. Opened by the ILO Director-General, this year's high-level event provides an opportunity for tripartite constituents to showcase country experiences and perspectives on follow up to the Marrakesh Global Framework for Action against Child Labour. This Framework, adopted at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, hosted by the Government of Morocco, provides a roadmap committing governments, employers and workers to accelerated, transformative action against child labour. The event celebrates the Red Card to Child Labour campaign, with attendees raising Red cards as a stand against child labour

ALT This high-level event brings together children, Member States, and partners to champion every child's right to play and drive global commitments. The International Day of Play (IDOP) is a global observance dedicated to championing every child's right to play. At UN Headquarters, the 2026 High-Level Event will convene children, Member States, UN agencies, civil society, and private sector partners to highlight leadership, showcase commitments, and advance action to protect and promote play worldwide. The event will feature high-level remarks, child-led segments, the launch of a global data report on play and statement of commitments from Member States. With a focus on safe and healthy play spaces, alongside other accelerators such as playful parenting and learning through play, IDOP 2026 will reinforce the importance of play as essential to children's development and well-being.

ALT : On Wednesday, June 10th, from 15:30pm to 17:00pm in the United Nations Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UNHQ will be held a High level thematic event to mark the International Day for Dialogue among Civilization 2026 entitled "Exploring New Pathways for Dialogue Among Civilizations And Jointly Writing New Chapters for Global Governance". The event aims to provide a platform for all stakeholders, including Member States, international organizations, the private sector, academics and civil society, to share their perspectives on how dialogue among civilizations can contribute to mutual respect, mutual understanding and mutual trust, which will lay the groundwork for cooperation in making the global governance system more just and equitable

ALT On June 8th; The World Oceans Day 2026 theme "Reimagine: Our Relationship with the Ocean" is focusing on closing the distance between humanity and our waters while transitioning to active guardianship in the wake of the BBNJ (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) Agreement. Reimagining a better future is the first step to building it. For too long, we have treated the ocean as something vast, distant, and separate from us. We created that distance ourselves. The ocean has always flowed through us, in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the climate that makes our lives possible. Now we are being called to reimagine that relationship. For the first time in a generation, humanity has chosen to govern a significant part of our shared ocean together. The entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement is not the end of negotiation but the beginning of a transformation that no treaty alone can complete.

ALT On June 8th, 2026; from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, a concert will be held to mark the Russian Language Day 2026 at the Room I; UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. The Russian Language Day was set by the decision of the UN DPI in 2010. Its celebration, along with the days of the other official UN languages, was welcomed by the UNGA in 2017. The Russian Language Day is celebrated at the UNESCO Headquarters for the fourth time (first - in 2023) in line with the Executive Board Decisions 215 EX/29 and 217 EX/26. On 8 June at 6 p.m. Room I opens the doors for Delegations of Member-States, Observer Missions, Secretariat and the guests of UNESCO for an official opening ceremony to be followed by the concert. Organized by the Permanent Delegation of the Russian Federation with the support of the Permanent Delegations of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the RepubIic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

ALT Leaders from around the world reflect on the positive effects and continued potential of the Port State Measures Agreement. Overfishing puts ecosystems and fish stocks at risk, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens the economic and food security of millions of people around the globe. IUU fishing costs the world about $23 billion each year.

ALT Led by UNEP and held annually since 1973, World Environment Day has become one of the world's largest global platforms for environmental awareness and action, reaching millions of people every year across all regions. - Official Address - Opening Remarks - Opening Keynote address by high-level dignitary from Azerbaijan. Mr. Rashad Ismayilov, Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Ms. Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (video message). Ms. Anacláudia Rossbach, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (video message). Mr. André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 President (video message). Mr. Murat Kurum, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change of Türkiye, COP31 President-Designate (video message). Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

ALT Let's condemn all violations perpetrated against children in situations of armed conflict. The targeting of children is a breach of the tenets of international law and an assault on the conscience of humanity.

ALT Let's encourage stakeholders to emphasize and advance the use of the bicycle as a means of fostering sustainable development, to strengthen education, including physical education, for children and young people, to promote health, prevent disease, promote tolerance, mutual understanding and respect and to facilitate social inclusion and a culture of peace.

ALT Established by the United Nations in 2012, this global event promotes the fundamental role parents play in the stability, care, and development of children.

ALT The third International Day of Potato will be observed on 29 May 2026 (as 30 May falls on a Saturday)under the theme Where potatoes grow, livelihoods flourish. The theme positions the role of potatoes in strengthening livelihoods for farmers and value chain actors —from the highlands of the Andes to Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond. By advancing potato farming and value chain development, the crop contributes to poverty reduction, resilience and more inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems.

ALT Observed under the theme “The Future of Peacekeeping” this year’s International Day looks at the invaluable contributions military, police and civilian peacekeepers have made over the last nearly eight decades. It encapsulates the spirit of progress and collective action towards creating a more equal, just and sustainable world. Today, more than 68,000 civilians, military, and police personnel serve in 11 UN peacekeeping missions, confronting increasingly complex and interconnected challenges shaped by a shifting geopolitical landscape. Despite the challenges, peacekeepers remain steadfast in their pursuit of peace. The International Day pays tribute to their unwavering service and sacrifice, as well as the resilience of the communities they support. It also solemnly honors the more than 4,400 peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the cause of peace, including 57 in 2024 alone.

ALT World Football Day is a high‑level UN celebration highlighting football's role in unity, youth empowerment, and global solidarity, featuring UN leaders, Member States, and the participation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

ALT The Commemoration of the 63rd anniversary of OAU-AU is organized by the African Union Commission through the AU Staff Association, in collaboration with AU Member States, AU Organs and Regional Economic Communities (RECs).

ALT For the International Day for Biological Diversity 2026, partners from around the world have shared stories of people, communities and initiatives contributing to biodiversity action in their own contexts

ALT Guiding Questions 1. How can tea and tea-based traditions contribute to promoting physical, mental, and social well-being in contemporary societies? 2. What role can sustainable tea production play in advancing the 2030 Agenda, particularly in supporting livelihoods and empowering smallholder farmers and women? 3. How can traditional knowledge systems associated with tea be preserved and integrated with modern wellness practices? 4. What opportunities exist for enhancing international cooperation in promoting wellness-oriented tea products and value chains? 5. How can tea serve as a medium for fostering cultural exchange, dialogue, and community connection in an increasingly fast-paced world?

ALT Under the theme “Science, innovation and policy actions for a more sustainable future”, the Third International Forum for Action on Sustainable Beekeeping and Pollination will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss actions to strengthen the science–policy interface, scale up pollinator-friendly agricultural approaches, enhance international cooperation and address emerging challenges in honey quality and trade. The Forum is jointly organized by FAO and the Republic of Slovenia and will be held in Maribor, Slovenia, from 20 to 21 May 2026.

ALT This year's initiative, driven by ITU, WTSID highlights the need for robust, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure, encouraging global action to protect essential communication networks and bridge the digital divide.This year long campaign explores the often invisible digital systems that keep everyday life running, especially when communities face disruption or crisis. In a world that increasingly depends on uninterrupted connectivity, the resilience of our digital networks is essential. Digital lifelines – terrestrial networks, submarine cables, satellites, and data systems – form the backbone of our communities and economies. A single cable break, data center outage, or satellite failure can disrupt vital services, from health and education to finance and disaster response. In a time of escalating natural hazards and rising dependence on technology, building resilient digital infrastructure is critical to the stability of systems and growth for all.

ALT The observance aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony.