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The settlers in New England and Canada celebrated "Thanksgiving" for the first time as random "days of thanksgiving," in the form of prayers for blessings such as safe journeys, military victories, or abundant harvests.

Today, 29 November 2024, marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which was adopted 47 years ago by the United Nations General Assembly in “Resolution 32/40 B” of 2 December 1977.

In addressing violence against women in the Arab world, Alkarama focuses on a type of violence that is often overlooked by many human rights organisations: violence perpetrated or condoned by the state against female citizens.

In accordance with United Nations Resolution 168 of 31 October 1947, United Nations Day is celebrated annually on 24 October to commemorate the anniversary of the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations in 1945. Article 1 of the Charter defines the purposes of the Organization. 

Resolution 47/196, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 22, 1992, proclaimed October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the need to respect inherent human dignity and social responsibility towards communities and individuals living in poverty, rather than the relentless pursuit of profit and gain at the expense of human beings.

Alkarama participated in the opening of the World Forum of the People of East Turkestan in Istanbul, which is being held for three days and aims to commemorate the struggles of the East Turkestan Uyghur people against the Chinese occupation, with the participation of delegations from all over the world.

Every year on this date, 2 October 2024, the world commemorates the International Day of Non Violence, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 61/271 of 15 June 2007, as an occasion to disseminate the culture of peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence.

Today, September 15, 2024, the world celebrates the International Day of Democracy, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 62/7 of November 8, 2007, in order for the United Nations system to support the efforts of governments to promote and consolidate new or restored democracies.

The United States (US) has continued to wage wars in various forms since the September 11, 2001 attacks. The entire world has become a battlefield for US and allied campaigns against "terrorism" often disregarding international humanitarian law and human rights standards. 

Every year on this date, the world celebrates the International Day of Charity, which was decided by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 67/105 of December 17, 2012.