ISLAMABAD: International Human Solidarity Day was observed worldwide, including in Pakistan, on Wednesday, underscoring the critical importance of collective unity to confront global challenges.
The day serves as a reminder to governments and the international community to uphold commitments to eradicate poverty, hunger, and diseases.
Recognizing solidarity as a fundamental and universal value in twenty-first-century relations between peoples, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared December 20 as International Human Solidarity Day on December 22, 2005, focusing on people, the planet, and human rights.
In an effort to strengthen global commitment, the General Assembly established the World Solidarity Fund on December 20, 2002.
Operational since February 2003 as a trust fund under the United Nations Development Programme, its primary objective is to combat poverty and illness while fostering human and social development in developing countries.
As nations unite on this day, pledges are made to adopt strategies that promote the overall well-being of the global community, echoing the shared responsibility to tackle pressing issues together.
International Human Solidarity Day stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to create a more equitable and interconnected world.
