Important Days of August 2022

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples

09 August 2022

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly

First observed: 1995

Theme: The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge


International Youth Day

12 August 2022

Designated by: United Nations Development Programme

First observed: 2000

Theme: Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages


World Elephant Day

12 August 2022

Designated by: Patricia Sims and Elephant Reintroduction Programme of Thailand

First observed: 2012


World Humanitarian Day

19 August 2022

Designated by: UN General Assembly

First observed: 2009

Theme: #TheHumanRace: A global challenge for climate action in solidarity with the people who need it most.


International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

21 August 2022

Designated by: UN General Assembly

First observed: 2018


International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

22 August 2022

Designated by: UN General Assembly

First observed: 2019


International Day against Nuclear Tests

29 August 2022

Designated by: UN General Assembly

First observed: 2010


International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances

30 August 2022

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly

First observed: 2011