September 15: International Day of Democracy — UN

The International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15 each year. This date was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, through Resolution 62/7, and the day was first observed in 2008. The main objective of this celebration is to promote and consolidate democratic principles worldwide. The date of September 15 was chosen to coincide with the adoption, in 1997, of a document related to democratic principles, although the article does not specify which document was adopted on that occasion. The celebration is an initiative of the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness in the international community about the importance of democracy as a form of government.