Solidarity is one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century, whereby those who either suffer or benefit least - deserve help from those who benefit most.

Therefore, the UN General Assembly, convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is important for combating poverty, proclaimed 20 of December as International Human Solidarity Day. It is:

• A day to celebrate our unity in diversity;
• A day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements;
• A day to raise public awareness of the importance of solidarity;
• A day to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication;
• A day of action to encourage new initiatives for poverty eradication.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving  God,

give us, your one human family,

the willingness to join hands not raise fists;

and a spirit of adventure as we journey together

on the earth we all share.

Send us your spirit of hope and determination

so that we will work to alleviate human suffering

and foster kindness and justice for all.

AMEN

International Human Solidarity Day