International Day of Conscience

April 5, Friday

International Day of Conscience is observed on 5 April. The day was established in 2019 by the UN General Assembly to raise awareness of the importance of conscience as an internal moral compass that helps people make good decisions and act in the interests of peace and justice.

Goals and Objectives of the Day
Development of Mindfulness. The main goal of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of conscience in our lives and its role in making ethically sound decisions. Conscience often serves as an internal moral voice that helps people distinguish right from wrong.

Support for Moral Values. The Day of Conscience focuses on the importance of moral and ethical values that can contribute to peace, justice and sustainable development in society.

Call to Action. The Day calls on people to act in accordance with their conscience, make decisions that benefit society and promote human rights and justice.

How the Day is Celebrated
International Day of Conscience can be celebrated in a variety of ways, including:

Educational events. Pupils, students and community organisations can organise lectures, workshops and discussions on the role of conscience in decision-making and ethical dilemmas.

Social Actions: People can participate in charity events, campaigns to support human rights and protect the environment.

Social Media Campaigns: Using social media to spread awareness about the importance of conscience and moral values, and to discuss ethical issues relevant to society.

Individual Actions: People can use this day to reflect on their actions, strengthen their moral principles and promise to follow their conscience in the future.

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International Day of Conscience in other years

2021 April 5, Monday
2022 April 5, Tuesday
2023 April 5, Wednesday
2025 April 5, Saturday

International Day of Conscience in other countries