Since 1959 the United Nations has designated International years in order to draw attention to major issues and to encourage international action to address concerns which have global importance and ramifications.
Our International Years:
- International Year of Cooperatives 2012
- International Year of Youth 2010-2011
- International Year of Microcredit 2005
- International Year for the Eradication of Poverty 1996
- International Year of Family 1994
- International Year of Youth 1985
For more information about the UN International Years, please visit:
http://www.un.org/observances/years.shtml