The month opens on November 2 with the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, highlighting need to address them

November is marked by a series of international observances recognising key issues affecting society, including press freedom, public health, children's rights, road safety, science and the fight against violence.

Other notable observances include World Tsunami Awareness Day on November 5 and World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10. World Diabetes Day follows on November 14, drawing attention to a major global health concern.

November 15 is dedicated to the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organised Crime, while November 16 marks the International Day for Tolerance.

Road safety and child protection also feature prominently in the month's calendar. November 17 is observed as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, while November 18 marks the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence.

The same day also ushers in World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, which runs from November 18 to 24.

November 19 is World Toilet Day, followed by World Children's Day on November 20. November 21 features two observances: World Philosophy Day and World Television Day.

The calendar continues with World Conjoined Twins Day on November 24, before turning attention to women's rights on November 25 through the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

The month closes its listed observances on November 27 with the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

Together, the observances cover a range of issues spanning health, human rights, development and social protection.