World No-Tobacco Day
The WHO has created this annual campaign to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco and to end its use in order to protect the lung health... Continue Reading »
The WHO has created this annual campaign to raise awareness about the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco and to end its use in order to protect the lung health... Continue Reading »
This day was designated by the UN General Assembly as a day to honor parents throughout the world, providing an opportunity to appreciate all the sacrifices parents globally make in... Continue Reading »
World bicycle day celebrates the bicycle as a mode of transport that is simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and sustainable. It helps provide access to resources like health care, food, and... Continue Reading »
Children, as particularly vulnerable members of society, are generally most affected by the consequences of armed conflict and instability. This day is designated to acknowledge those children that are victims... Continue Reading »
The UN has designated this day to remind the international community of the importance of biodiversity as a foundation for all humanity and life on earth. Human actions have had... Continue Reading »
The United Nations has designated this international observance in order bring attention to the threat to human health and economies that food hazards and food borne illnesses pose, especially to... Continue Reading »
The International Labour Organization has designated this World Day in order to bring attention to child labour practices worldwide and promote action and efforts to eliminate it. This day brings... Continue Reading »
The United Nations created this international day to bring attention to the forms of discrimination that people with albinism face worldwide. People with albinism are placed at significant risks as... Continue Reading »
The World Health Organization has organized this World Day to promote the necessity of access to safe blood for patients suffering from life-threatening conditions and to successfully complete procedures and... Continue Reading »
The United Nations designated this World Day to bring attention to the high rates of abuse experienced by older people, especially those living in institutions. Elder abuse is a global... Continue Reading »