International Day of Friendship
In a world of division and challenges such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses it is important to have a day for the world to celebrate friendship. In confronting... Continue Reading »
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World Day against Trafficking in Persons
This world day is a condemnation of human trafficking, a crime that exploits women, children, and men for numerous purposes including forced labor and sex. In the past 15 years,... Continue Reading »
Annual National Community College Peacebuilding Seminar
This annual seminar provides a forum in which educators and students can come together to discuss the critical role that community colleges play in higher education and examine in detail... Continue Reading »
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
“On this annual observance, let us commit to fully realizing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, including the rights to self-determination and to traditional lands, territories... Continue Reading »
International Youth Day
This international day was designated by the UN General Assembly to celebrate young people everywhere, youth-led organizations, as well as those working to educate and uplift the global youth. Young... Continue Reading »
World Humanitarian Day
This World Day was designated by the UN in order to raise awareness for aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service as well as gain support for people... Continue Reading »
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
This international day was designated by the United Nations to reflect on the lives changed forever by terrorism. On this day, the international community stands in solidarity with terrorism victims... Continue Reading »
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
This international day is recognized by the United Nations as a show of support for the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief as well as affirm... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
This international day has been designated by UNESCO to bring attention to the tragedy of the slave trade to all people globally. It brings an opportunity to consider the history... Continue Reading »
International Day against Nuclear Tests
This International day was designated by the UN to raise awareness and education about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions and the importance of striving towards a nuclear weapon... Continue Reading »
