| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Day of Neutrality |
| Date | Observed annually on 12 December |
| Declared By | United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) |
| Resolution | Adopted Resolution 71/275 on 2 February 2017 |
| Proposed By | Turkmenistan, recognized as permanently neutral since 12 December 1995 |
| Purpose | Highlights the importance of neutrality in promoting international peace and security, peaceful dispute resolution, and humanitarian assistance. |
| Key Concepts | Neutrality, preventive diplomacy, mediation, peacemaking, and peacebuilding. |
| Neutrality Principles | Stay away from wars, remain impartial, be recognized as neutral by other states. |
| UN Charter Connection | Article 2 emphasizes peaceful dispute resolution and avoidance of force. |
| Link to SDGs | Neutrality supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). |
| Role of Neutral States | Act as safe platforms for dialogue, support preventive diplomacy, mediation, UN peacekeeping, and humanitarian relief. |
| Historical Context | Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality since 1995 served as a key example for the UNGA resolution. |
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