International Day of Hope

A/RES/79/270View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 14 Culture of peace, published in 2025.

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6 operative paragraphs

Decides to declare 12 July the International Day of Hope;

Welcomes, in this regard, activities aimed at regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote well-being, in order to amplify hope and enhance peace, tolerance and social stability, respect for diversity and mutual respect, and create, at the global level and also at the regional, national and local levels, an environment conducive to well-being, peace and mutual understanding;

Encourages all Member States and observers of the United Nations, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non‑governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the International Day of Hope in an appropriate manner and to disseminate messages of hope, through educational and public awareness-raising activities;

Invites all Member States to further amplify hope to help to ensure peace, well-being and sustainable development, including by working with communities and other relevant actors, through reconciliatory measures and acts of service, and by encouraging forgiveness and compassion among individuals;

Stresses that the cost of all activities that may arise from the implementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;

Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, businesses and academic and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.

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