International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories Observed from May 25 to 31, 2025.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN) observes the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) annually from May 25 to 31 worldwide. This week highlights the right of peoples living in NSGTs to achieve self-determination and independence.


      - The observance serves as an important reminder of the UN’s ongoing commitment to decolonization, promoting human rights, self-determination, and sustainable development for all peoples.

      - In 2025, the International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories will be observed from Sunday, May 25 to Saturday, May 31.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), through Resolution A/RES/54/91, titled "Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples," adopted in December 1999, called for the annual observance of this solidarity week starting from May 25.

      (ii) The first International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories was observed from May 25 to 31, 2000.


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