♦ The Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare is observed every year on November 30 across the globe.

♦ During the last day of the United Nations’ 10th session of the conference of the state parties, on November 11, 2005, the members of the UN officially recognised the Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, following a suggestion by Rogelio Pfirter, Director-General of the Secretariat.

♦ The day was officially recognised by the United Nations (UN) and has been celebrated since 2005.