International Day of Democracy: 15 September
- The International Day of Democracy is celebrated across the world on 15 September each year.
- It was established through a resolution passed by the UN General Assembly in 2007, with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy and provide an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.
- The theme for 2020 International Day of Democracy is “COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy.”
Points to Remember:
- When is the International Day of Democracy observed?
- Theme of 2020
Source: United Nations