Enforced disappearance refers to violence perpetrated by states against their people as a method to quell internal conflicts and suppress dissent. This international day is designated to bring attention to... Continue Reading »
This international day is designated in line with the United Nations' goals for sustainable development, including their massive global challenge to eradicate poverty in all forms. This day calls for... Continue Reading »
This day is designated as a result of the recognition of the United Nations that hazardous chemicals and airs, water, and soil pollution and contamination is a global health issue... Continue Reading »
This international day is an opportunity for Governments as well as civil society to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world's remaining literacy challenges. In order... Continue Reading »
South-South cooperation is a show of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South. This is done through a broad framework of collaboration among countries of the South in the... Continue Reading »
This international observance by the UN is meant to promote the principles of democratic government, celebrate the progress of democratic reforms, and to raise public awareness about the lack of... Continue Reading »
The ozone layer is essential to humanity as it protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun, allowing life to thrive. In combatting climate change, it is essential... Continue Reading »
The first ever World Patient Safety Day organized by the World Health Organization occurred in 2019. They hope to bring awareness to patient safety failures and ensure that no one... Continue Reading »
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 »
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.
