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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
On 30 August the UN honours people who have been forcibly disappeared and supports their families' right to the truth.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUN Human Rights Office (OHCHR)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
The UN General Assembly established the day in December 2010 and it was first observed in 2011. It promotes the international convention against enforced disappearance and calls for an end to impunity.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 30 August 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Wednesday 30 August 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Thursday 30 August 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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