The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful... Continue Reading »
This day pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on March 24th, 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human... Continue Reading »
This day is dedicated to the hundreds of brave men and women who have lost their lives in service of UN as peacekeeping missions put many at risk.
The UN established this International Day as a Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against in Rwanda. It encourages the international community to observe the day and remember the... Continue Reading »
The World Health Organization wishes for this day to help raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases, such as Chagas, which can be transmitted by contaminated food, blood, and several other... Continue Reading »
This International Day aims to recognize that the disaster at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant has left persistent serious long-term consequences and that there are communities and territories that experiencing... Continue Reading »
This is a global observance created by the UN to thank those that sacrificed themselves and lost their lives in the war. It is typically celebrated with red poppies which... Continue Reading »
The UN General Assembly dedicated 15 May as a day to promote awareness of familial issues and increase knowledge about effects of social, economic, and demographic processes on families, emphasizing... Continue Reading »
The UN General Assembly recognizes this day as a way to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity in the international community. This day invited countries to unite in differences... Continue Reading »
The United Nations recognizes this day to condemn torture as one of the vilest acts humans can commit on fellow humans. Torture, as well as cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment,... Continue Reading »
