On December 22, 2005, the UN General Assembly affirmed solidarity as a fundamental and universal value in relations between peoples in the 21st century, and through resolution 60/209 proclaimed December 20 of each year as International Human Solidarity Day. The date builds on earlier efforts, including the Assembly's 2002 establishment of the World Solidarity Fund to eradicate poverty and promote human development in developing countries. The day is a reminder that solidarity among nations, peoples, and individuals is an indispensable value for building international relations in the 21st century, particularly in confronting shared global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and humanitarian crises that no single country can address alone. The UN and NGOs mark the day with campaigns highlighting the importance of international cooperation, initiatives supporting the World Solidarity Fund, and community events that encourage mutual support and cooperation between individuals and groups around the world.