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This day reminds the situations of exploitation that a person cannot refuse due to threats, violence, coercion or abuse of power.<br \/>\nAnd <strong>World Computer Literacy Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is observed on December 2 and aims to encourage the development of technological skills, mainly among children and women in India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd of December \u2013 World day of the handicapped or international day of Persons with Disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World Day of the Handicapped is also known as the International Day of People with Disability (IDPD). It is observed on 3 December to raise awareness about understanding and accepting people with disabilities.<br \/>\nThe theme for 2021 is \u201cLeadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>9th of December-International Anti Corruption day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10th of December \u2013 Human Rights day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is observed to protect the fundamental human rights of all people and their basic human freedom.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18th December -International Migrants day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Migrants Day is celebrated on 18 December to raise awareness about the protection of migrants and refugees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>20th December &#8211; International Human Solidarity Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Human Solidarity Day is observed on 20 December annually to highlight the importance of unity in diversity. This day also reminds people to work together in fighting against poverty, hunger, and disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>25th of December -Christmas Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December worldwide annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>31st of December -New Year\u2019s Eve<\/p>\n<p>According to the Gregorian calendar, New Year&#8217;s Eve is celebrated on 31st December as the last day of the year. 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