International Equal Pay Day
The UN designated this international day to call on its member states as well as the international community and individual employers to work towards equal pay for all. The goal... Continue Reading »
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International Day of Peace
The UN has designated the International Day of Peace to strengthen the ideals of peace through a 24-hour cease-fire and period of non-violence.
World Maritime Day
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated this World Day to raise awareness about the work that the maritime industry does, especially in regards to sustainability and working towards a... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
This international day is designated to raise awareness for the UN goal of achieving total global nuclear disarmament. Today, nearly 14,o00 nuclear weapons remain, posing a threat to humanity. This... Continue Reading »
International Day of Older Persons
The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing... Continue Reading »
United Nations Day
UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including... Continue Reading »
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day celebrates the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which declares that every person is entitled to inalienable universal human rights... Continue Reading »
World Meteorological Day
This World Day commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological... Continue Reading »
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
This International Day recognizes the importance of sports as a tool for promoting peace and development, as has historically been seen through events such as the Olympic Games. It also... Continue Reading »
World Health Day
This World Day expresses the importance of universal health coverage as the World Health Organization's central goal is to ensure that everyone can obtain the care they need.
