International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
On 24 March the UN honours victims of gross human rights violations and promotes the right to truth and justice.
- UK
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- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held2010
About the day
The UN General Assembly proclaimed the day in December 2010. It also honours people who have given their lives defending human rights, and recalls Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, killed on 24 March 1980.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 24 March 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Friday 24 March 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Saturday 24 March 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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