PURPOSE: The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed by the resolution A/65/L.72 in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.
FORUM: "Together, we can create a world where friendship and mutual respect pave the way for a better future." International Day of Friendship 2025. Friendship is a powerful tool in addressing many challenges our world faces today, such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses. By fostering bonds of trust and mutual respect, we can create a more stable and compassionate world. Friendship helps in Promoting Peace by encouraging dialogue and understanding between different communities; In Building Trust by developing strong ties that contribute to social harmony and cooperation; In Creating Solidarity by uniting people in the shared goal of achieving a better world. Let's fostering friendships,building bridges and fostering harmony across all boundaries;Follow the conversation with the hashtags: #FriendshipDay, #30july, #Friendship, #Diplomaticrelationship.
EVENTS: On July 30th, the International Day of Friendship 2025 will be celebrated at UN Headquarters and at the Regional Information centres worldwide. The celebrations will focus on the role of friendship in promoting peace and understanding across the globe. The United Nations encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to contribute to the efforts of the international community to reflect on the culture of Peace. Register to participate!
ACTIVITIES: To mark this day, various activities and events are organized to highlight the significance of friendship and to promote a culture of peace:
Friendship Exhibitions: Explore virtual tours showcasing the efforts of communities in fostering friendships and peace.
Webinars: Join discussions with experts in the field to understand the importance of friendship in building a better world.
Workshops: Participate in interactive sessions focused on improving community ties and fostering mutual respect.
Film Screenings: Watch documentaries that highlight the power of friendship and its impact on global peace.
Educational Resources: Access a wealth of articles, research papers, and multimedia content dedicated to the theme of friendship.
PODCASTS: Our world faces many challenges, crises and forces of division — such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses — among many others — that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world's peoples. Listen to the audio-podcasts!
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS: Friendship is our most powerful tool. Lets promote and defend a shared spirit of human solidarity that takes many forms — the simplest of which is friendship. Get the communication materials!
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The International Day of Friendship was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1997. The initiative was proposed by UNESCO to define the Culture of Peace as a set of values, attitudes and behaviours that reject violence and endeavour to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes with a view to solving problems.
Wherever it's celebrated, the celebrations are very similar. Friends meet up to spend time together. They may eat out or have a meal at home. They give each other small gifts: books, flowers, simple jewellery such as a friendship band (a simple bracelet). Some people send each other cards and greetings online. Whatever form the celebration takes, the spirit is the same – to remember the importance of friends and the power of friendship.
foster a culture of peace through education;
promote sustainable economic and social development;
promote respect for all human rights;
ensure equality between women and men;
foster democratic participation;
advance understanding, tolerance and solidarity;
support participatory communication and the free flow of information and knowledge;
promote international peace and security.
The International Day of Friendship in hosted by the United Nations Foundation; The U.N. General Assembly; The UNESCO; The United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC); The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA); The United Nations for Youth; The United Nations Economic and Social Affairs (DESA); The UNICEF; The Youth Assembly; The United Nations Model Associations; The Office for the High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) and several Civil Society organizations; Academic Institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations.