The UN’s “International Days” Range from the Sublime to the Ridiculous

The UN’s “International Days” Range from the Sublime to the Ridiculous

When the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to designate 25 May as World Football Day. Credit: UN Photo/Loey FelipeBy Thalif DeenUNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 2025 (IPS) The 193-member General Assembly, the UN’s highest policy-making body, routinely designates ”International Days” and “World Days’” on a wide range of subjects and events – from the sublime to the ridiculous: described as “a sudden shift from something grand and awe-inspiring to so…