This World Day is observed by the International Labor Organization (ILO) to raise awareness about accidents and diseases at work and the importance of taking active measures for the prevention... Continue Reading »
International Jazz Day aims to inform the international community of how jazz can work as a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people, as well as a... Continue Reading »
Today is World Tuna Day! Don't like tuna? Today is a day to learn about how we can promote more sustainable fishing practices! Tuna is essential to food security, economic... Continue Reading »
This World Day is celebrated to remind governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and for media professionals to reflect on their role in societies and... Continue Reading »
Cinco de Mayo, or Battle of Puebla Day, is a commemoration of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War... Continue Reading »
National Nurses day is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the important work nurses do for society. It marks the beginning of National Nurses Week.
The United Nations has made this observance in order to inform the public the important ways in which the health of oceans and the health of humans are increasingly interconnected... Continue Reading »
This is a global observance created by the UN to thank those that sacrificed themselves and lost their lives in the war. It is typically celebrated with red poppies which... Continue Reading »
Mother's Day is dedicated to honoring and respecting mothers and the sacrifices they make for their children and families. Many countries including the US celebrate Mother's Day on the second... Continue Reading »
The UN General Assembly dedicated 15 May as a day to promote awareness of familial issues and increase knowledge about effects of social, economic, and demographic processes on families, emphasizing... Continue Reading »
