Tuesday, 26 March 2019

when is International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members observed?

when is International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members observed?

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1) 25 March

2)26 March

3)27 March

4)28 March

answer

1) 25 March

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The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is observed annually on 25 March by the United Nations.

It commemorates the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) when he was kidnapped by armed gunman in 1985.

 The day aims to prepare action, demand justice and to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, the workers in non-governmental community and the press.