International Day of Conscience: 5 April

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International Day of Conscience is observed each year on 5 April to promote peace, justice and sustainable development, and the day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

An Overview of the News

• Conscience refers to the inner voice that guides our moral and ethical decisions, encouraging us to act with integrity and empathy toward others.

• The theme for the year 2023 is “Building a Culture of Peace”.

• The day emphasises the importance of promoting a culture of peace and non-violence, in which respect for diversity and human rights is given priority.

• The International Day of Conscience was initiated at the United Nations by the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting peace and love around the world.

• The Kingdom of Bahrain submitted a draft resolution titled "Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience" to the United Nations General Assembly during its 73rd session declaring 5 April as the International Day of Conscience.

About the United Nations General Assembly

• It is a fundamental component of the United Nations Organization.

• It is one of the six primary organs within the United Nations, with responsibility for serving as the primary deliberative, policy-making and representative body of the United Nations.

• Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter outlines the composition, functions, powers and procedures of the General Assembly.

• Its role within the United Nations is important in promoting international cooperation, dialogue and problem-solving across a wide range of global issues.

Headquarters - New York, New York, United States

Founder - United Nations

Established - 1945, New York, New York, United States

President - Csaba Kőrösi