12th September: UN Day for South-South Cooperation

12^th September: UN Day for South-South Cooperation

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated on September 12 annually all over the world.

The United Nations’ Day for South-South Cooperation observes to celebrate the economic, social, and political advancements made by regions and countries in the South over the past few years and highlights the United Nations’ efforts to promote technical cooperation among developing nations.

International Labour Organization’s role:

The International Labour Organization plays an important role in promoting workers’ rights on a global scale.

ILO signifies the importance of South-South and triangular cooperation as a crucial means of accomplishing its mission.

The contribution of ILO in foundation of the role of South-South collaboration is significant for assisting nations to fulfill their development objectives and in achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals.

Collaboration:

The ILO got together with the governments of Brazil, China, and India for introducing new programs and reaffirm previous commitments. The United Nations India Fund furnishes new impetus for a second phase of an initiative in the Caribbean that focuses on skills development and climate change and is concluding its first phase.

Theme:

The theme of UN South-South Day 2023 is “Solidarity, Equity, and Partnership: Unlocking South-South Cooperation to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.”

History:

Cooperation among nations is a fundamental principle of the United Nations (UN) from its inception. The importance of South-South cooperation is significant with its widening disparities in income, GDP, and human development between nations of various regions.

This main purpose of co-operation is to foster collaboration among developing nations.

The United Nations Development Program was established in 1965 on the efforts of this organisation. The United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation was established in 1974 as a major UN body responsible for coordinating various cooperation efforts.

Question & Answer:

Q1. On which day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is celebrated every year?

Ans. September 12

Q2. What is the theme of United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation 2023?

Ans. Solidarity, Equity, and Partnership: Unlocking South-South Cooperation to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

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