International Day in Support of Victims of Torture International Day in Support of Victims of Torture The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June is held annually on 26 June to speak out against the crime of torture and to honor and support victims and survivors throughout the world. The day was selected by the United Nations General Assembly for two reasons. First, on 26 June 1945, the United Nations Charter was signed during the midst of World War II – the first international instrument obliging UN members to respect and promote human rights. Second, 26 June 1987 was when the United
Spinsters of San Francisco of San Francisco receives hundreds of applications for consideration. Spinsters of San Francisco Spinsters of San Francisco is a historical, social and philanthropic women's organization aimed at cultivating volunteerism in young women and helping the San Francisco, California community through fundraising. Nonprofit by charter, the group consists of approximately 195 college educated, unmarried women who sponsor and raise funds for a designated local charity. The charity is selected by vote of the membership each year. Spinsters of San Francisco was founded in 1929 as a sister organization to the Bachelors of San Francisco. Spinsters of San Francisco was founded on