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WORLD ASSEMBLY FIRST NATIONS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- World Children's Day
1, record 1, English, World%20Children%27s%20Day
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- World Children's Day 20 November 1, record 1, English, World%20Children%27s%20Day%2020%20November
correct
- Universal Children's Day 1, record 1, English, Universal%20Children%27s%20Day
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World Children’s Day is UNICEF’s [United Nations Children’s Fund] global day of action for children, by children, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. 1, record 1, English, - World%20Children%27s%20Day
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
World Children's Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare. November 20th is an important date as it is the date in 1959 when the UN [United Nations] General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Since 1990, World Children's Day also marks the anniversary of the date that the UN General Assembly adopted both the Declaration and the Convention on children's rights. 1, record 1, English, - World%20Children%27s%20Day
Record 1, Key term(s)
- World Children's Day - 20 November
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
- Droits et libertés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de l'enfance
1, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27enfance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Journée mondiale de l'enfance 20 novembre 1, record 1, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27enfance%2020%20novembre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Journée mondiale de l'enfance est la journée mondiale d'action pour les enfants, par les enfants, qui marque l'adoption de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant. 1, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27enfance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 20 novembre marque le jour de l'adoption par l'Assemblée de la Déclaration des droits de l'enfant [...] en 1959, et de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, signée en 1989. Depuis 1990, la Journée mondiale de l'enfance marque également l'anniversaire de l'adoption la Déclaration et de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant. 1, record 1, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20l%27enfance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Journée mondiale de l'enfance - 20 novembre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Sociología de la niñez y la adolescencia
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial de la Infancia
1, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Día Mundial de la Infancia 20 Noviembre 1, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia%2020%20Noviembre
correct, masculine noun
- Día Mundial de la Infancia (20N) 2, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia%20%2820N%29
correct, masculine noun
- Día Universal del Niño 1, record 1, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Universal%20del%20Ni%C3%B1o
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Día Mundial de la Infancia es una jornada que UNICEF [Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia] dedica a la acción por y para los niños y las niñas en todo el mundo. Sirve también para celebrar la adopción de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño. 1, record 1, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El 20 de noviembre es un día importante: se celebra el Día Mundial de la Infancia y se conmemoran los aniversarios de la adopción de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos del Niño (1959) y la aprobación de la Convención de los Derechos del Niño (1989). Esta Convención, la más universal de los tratados internacionales, establece una serie de derechos para los niños y las niñas, incluidos los relativos a la vida, la salud y la educación, el derecho a jugar, a la vida familiar, a la protección frente a la violencia y la discriminación, y a que se escuchen sus opiniones. 1, record 1, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Día Mundial de la Infancia (20N): La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que las formas "20N" y "20-N" son válidas, si bien la tendencia actual lleva a prescindir del guion: "La localidad celebra el "Día Mundial de la Infancia (20N)" con espectáculos artísticos en los colegios" o "20-N, día de los derechos de los niños". 2, record 1, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Infancia
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Día Mundial de la Infancia - 20 Noviembre
- Día Mundial de la Infancia (20-N)
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- International Laws and Legal Documents
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights
1, record 2, English, Universal%20Declaration%20of%20Human%20Rights
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- UDHR 2, record 2, English, UDHR
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948... as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. 2, record 2, English, - Universal%20Declaration%20of%20Human%20Rights
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Lois et documents juridiques internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme
1, record 2, French, D%C3%A9claration%20universelle%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DUDH 2, record 2, French, DUDH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme (DUDH) est un document clé qui a marqué l'histoire des droits de l'homme. Rédigée par des représentants d'horizons juridiques et culturels différents de toutes les régions du monde, elle a énoncé pour la première fois les droits de l'homme fondamentaux devant bénéficier d'une protection universelle. 2, record 2, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20universelle%20des%20droits%20de%20l%27homme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de documentos y obras
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos internacionales
- Derechos y Libertades
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos
1, record 2, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20Universal%20de%20Derechos%20Humanos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- DUDH 2, record 2, Spanish, DUDH
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elaborada por representantes de todas las regiones del mundo con diferentes antecedentes jurídicos y culturales, la declaración fue proclamada por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en París, el 10 de diciembre de 1948 […] como un ideal común para todos los pueblos y naciones. La declaración establece, por primera vez, los derechos humanos fundamentales que deben protegerse en el mundo entero y ha sido traducida en más de 500 idiomas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - Declaraci%C3%B3n%20Universal%20de%20Derechos%20Humanos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la expresión "derechos humanos" debe escribirse con iniciales mayúsculas cuando forma parte de nombres propios como "Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos", "Convenio Europeo de Derechos Humanos" o "Día de los Derechos Humanos". 4, record 2, Spanish, - Declaraci%C3%B3n%20Universal%20de%20Derechos%20Humanos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Television Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- World Television Day
1, record 3, English, World%20Television%20Day
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The UN General Assembly established November 21 as World Television Day to encourage nations to exchange cultural programming focusing on peace, security, economic and social development. The announcement was made in resolution 51/205, at the 99th plenary meeting of the Assembly, on December 17, 1996. The day November 21 was chosen because the first World Television Forum was held on that day in 1996, where media figures organized to discuss the increased significance of television in the world. 1, record 3, English, - World%20Television%20Day
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Journée mondiale de la télévision
1, record 3, French, Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 17 décembre 1996, l'Assemblée générale a proclamé le 21 novembre Journée internationale de la télévision, célébrant ainsi la date à laquelle s'est tenue à l'Organisation des Nations Unies le premier Forum mondial sur la télévision. Les États Membres ont été invités à observer la Journée internationale de la télévision en encourageant des échanges, dans le monde entier, d'émissions portant notamment sur des questions telles que la paix, la sécurité, le développement économique et social et le renforcement des échanges culturels (résolution 51/205). 1, record 3, French, - Journ%C3%A9e%20mondiale%20de%20la%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9vision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Televisión (Artes escénicas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Día Mundial de la Televisión
1, record 3, Spanish, D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Televisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
21 de noviembre. 2, record 3, Spanish, - D%C3%ADa%20Mundial%20de%20la%20Televisi%C3%B3n
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