World Orphans Day
This day was created to raise awareness about the plight of orphans and to highlight the work being done by charities and organizations to provide them with love, care, and... Continue Reading »
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Day of Remembrance
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
This World Day is recognized in remembrance of those who have lost their lives to road traffic crashes and for the international community to work to reduce road casualties.
World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on this day each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations that often remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame... Continue Reading »
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
This International Day of Solidarity is recognized in order to express support for the Palestinian People and reinforce the commitment to observing the rights of Palestinians through public support by... Continue Reading »
Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
This day is celebrated in remembrance of all those who have been victims of chemical warfare and reaffirm the UN's commitment to the elimination of the threat of chemical weapons... Continue Reading »
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
This International Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing genocide as well as offers a day to remember and honor... Continue Reading »
League of Nations Day
This day commemorates the founding of the League of Nations, which aimed to promote peace and cooperation among nations after WWI. It was replaced by the UN, but this historic... Continue Reading »
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
This Day is commemorated to recognize the victims of the Holocaust as well as to remember that the United Nations was established in response to the horrific crimes of the... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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 »
