United Nations Public Service Day observed on 23 June
Highlights:
- With the aim to appreciate the value of public institutions and public servants, June 23 is observed as United Nations Public Service Day.
- It highlights the contribution and role of public service in the development of all sectors around the world.
- The theme for this year’s event is “Building back better from COVID-19: Enhancing innovative partnerships to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.”
- The origin of the UN Public Service day goes back to December 20, 2002, when the General Assembly selected June 23 as Public Service Day after adopting a resolution 57/277.
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