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Social justice constitutes a fundamental pillar for the protection and promotion of human rights. By ensuring social justice, individuals are granted access to the fundamental rights necessary to live in dignity. In this regard, since its establishment, Alkarama has been committed to advocating for those engaged in the struggle for social justice within Arab societies, including trade unionists, human rights defenders, political activists, journalists, scholars, and intellectuals. 

Through its resolution 77/243, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 12 as the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism, with the aim of raising awareness about the threats associated with violent extremism and strengthening international cooperation in this regard. 

‏January 24 marks the International Day of Education, which was declared on 3 December 2018, by the United Nations General Assembly, “in celebration of the role of education for peace and development” and to recognize “education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility.” Many events are organized on this occasion around the world.

Oman Receives Yemeni Detainees 

The Sultanate of Oman has received eleven Yemeni detainees from Guantanamo Bay, released by the United States after enduring over two decades of suffering characterised by severe violations that amount to crimes against humanity, including torture in CIA black sites. 

Every year, on 20 December, the world celebrates the International Day of Human Solidarity, an occasion to highlight the unity of humanity in all its diversity.

The Arab world has endured another year marked by bloody conflicts and severe human rights violations. Among the most prominent are the ongoing war crimes and genocide committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The conflict has also expanded into Lebanon, resulting in a growing toll of civilian casualties and worsening humanitarian conditions. Meanwhile, there is a stark absence of international will to hold perpetrators accountable or to address violations of international humanitarian law. 

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.