International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
On 9 December the UN honours the victims of genocide and raises awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in prevention.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2015
About the day
The UN General Assembly established the day in September 2015. The date is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Wednesday 9 December 2026 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Thursday 9 December 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 9 December 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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