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United Nations Public Service Day, 23 June

Friday 24th of June 2016

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The UN General Assembly, in its resolution57/277, designated 23 June as Public Service Day.


The UN Public Service Day intends to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community; highlight the contribution of public service in the development process; recognize the work of public servants, and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector.


Since the first Awards Ceremony in 2003, the United Nations has received an increasing number of submissions from all around the world.


A High-level panel discussion on “Leaving No One Behind: Innovative Institutional Approaches and Public Service Delivery for celebrating the 2016 United Nations Public Service Day” is being held at UN Headquarters in New York on 23 June.



Every year 23 June is being observed as the United Nations Public Service Day by the United Nations (UN).

Significance of the Day: The day seeks to mark the invaluable contributions of public servants and administrators to build a better world for all.


This for the first time, the day is observed after the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (i.e. Sustainable Development Goals) were adopted by all member states of United Nations.


On this occasion, the UN will hold a Public Service Awards ceremony to reward the creative achievements and contributions of public service institutions worldwide.


Background



  • The United Nations Public Service Day was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by passing resolution 57/277 on December 20, 2002.

  • Since then it is observed to encourage member states to organize special events on that day to highlight the contribution of public service in the development process.

  • This day was created to celebrate the value and virtue of public service to the community and also highlight the contribution of public service in the development process.

  • It also seeks to recognize the work of public servants and encourage young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

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