Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

The International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures is observed on December 4, following a resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly in June 2025. The day draws global attention to the negative humanitarian, economic, and legal impacts of unilateral sanctions imposed by one state on another outside the mandate of international law and the UN Charter. Such measures—whether trade embargoes, asset freezes, or financial restrictions—can severely affect access to essential services like healthcare, food, and housing, especially in developing nations. By recognizing this day, the international community aims to promote multilateral dialogue, uphold human rights, protect state sovereignty, and discourage coercive economic practices that undermine global peace and equitable development.