United Nations Public Service Day is observed around the world every year on June 23 to celebrate and acknowledge the importance of public service in our communities. It is an important day dedicated to recognising the value of public services and the individuals who contribute to them. Public services play a crucial role in improving our communities and promoting their growth. The UN observance aims to highlight the significant role that public servants play in the development process and encourages young individuals to consider careers in the public sector. As United Nations Public Service Day 2024 nears, here’s all you need to know about the significance of the annual event. United Nations Day Date, History and Significance: Know All About the Day Marking Anniversary of Official Creation of the UN.

United Nations Public Service Day 2024 Date

United Nations Public Service Day 2024 will be observed on Sunday, June 23.

United Nations Public Service Day Theme

The United Nations Public Service Day 2024 is ‘Fostering Innovation amid Global Challenges: a Public Sector Perspective’.

United Nations Public Service Day History

On December 20, 2002, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially designated June 23 as Public Service Day through the adoption of resolution A/RES/57/277. The day was adopted to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community. The United Nations Economic and Social Council established that the United Nations Public Service Awards be bestowed on Public Service Day for contributions made to the cause of enhancing the role, prestige, and visibility of public service.

United Nations Public Service Day Significance

United Nations Public Service Day is an important event as the day highlights the role public service plays in the development of society. It celebrates the work of public servants who contribute to community well-being, from healthcare workers, educators to civil servants. The day underscores the core values of public service such as integrity, accountability, transparency, and respect for diversity.

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