Established by UNESCO in 2001, World Science day for Peace and Development is celebrated on 10 November each year. The Day is an occasion to recall UNESCO's mandate and commitment to science.

The World Science Day for Peace and Development's objectives are:

• To strengthen public awareness of the role of science in promoting peaceful and sustainable societies
• To promote national and international solidarity for the sharing of science between countries
• To renew national and international commitment to the use of science for the benefit of society
• To draw attention to the challenges faced by science and raise support for the scientific endeavour.

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Official Statements