World Day of Social Justice
The pursuit of social justice is a central tenet of the global mission of the United Nations to promote development and human dignity. It is a key principle for peaceful... Continue Reading »
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International Mother Language Day
This day is observed to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. It strives to protect mother languages from disappearing as globalization processes continue to grow and stress the power... Continue Reading »
Zero Discrimination Day
This day is meant to celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with full rights and dignity and is a call to action to the... Continue Reading »
World Wildlife Day
The plants and animals of the world are essential to the survival of the world and humanity and are imperative to sustainable development. This is a day to celebrate the... Continue Reading »
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an... Continue Reading »
International Day of Happiness
Celebrate happiness today! Be happy! Make someone else happy! The happiness and well-being of all peoples is an important part of the Sustainable Development goals and today is a day... 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 »
World Poetry Day
This World Day celebrates a treasured form of cultural and linguistic expression and identity that has been hugely relevant to humanity and the human experience throughout history. Poetry has the... Continue Reading »
International Day of Nowruz
Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz) marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It... Continue Reading »
