This day is designated to recognize the importance of sign languages in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are approximately 72 million deaf people globally and sign language is... Continue Reading »
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated this World Day to raise awareness about the work that the maritime industry does, especially in regards to sustainability and working towards a... Continue Reading »
This international day is designated to raise awareness for the UN goal of achieving total global nuclear disarmament. Today, nearly 14,o00 nuclear weapons remain, posing a threat to humanity. This... Continue Reading »
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing and most important economic sectors in the world. As transportation costs decrease and adoption of labor rights to holidays increase, more and... Continue Reading »
Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information. This right is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression. The... Continue Reading »
This international day was designated by the UN General Assembly in 2019 to raise awareness of the problem of food loss and waste as well as possible solutions and promote... Continue Reading »
International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and... Continue Reading »
The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing... Continue Reading »
The UN designated this international day to spread the message of non-violence through education and public awareness to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.
This World Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers and has become the occasion to mark progress and reflect on the... Continue Reading »
