June 23 | in Event Today
The United Nations General Assembly established June 23 as United Nations Public Service Day in 2002.
The General Assembly proclaimed June 23 as Public Service Day by passing Resolution 57/277 on December 20, 2002. UN Public Service Day honours the importance and virtue of community service; promotes the role of public service in the development process; recognises the efforts of public servants; and encourages young people to seek jobs in the public sector.