International Mother Earth Day
This International Day is a call to action for us to take care of Mother Nature. Climate change and man-mad changes are having a hugely negative effect on our planet... Continue Reading »
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World Tuna Day
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 »
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World Press Freedom Day
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 »
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Cinco de Mayo
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 »
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National Nurses Day
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.
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World Oceans Day
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 »
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
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 »
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Mother’s Day
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 »
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International Day of Families
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 »
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International Day of Living Together in Peace
The UN General Assembly recognizes this day as a way to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding, and solidarity in the international community. This day invited countries to unite in differences... Continue Reading »
International Day of Light
Commemorated by UNESCO, this day is a global initiative that celebrates the importance of light in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, allowing many different parts of society... Continue Reading »
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
This day is meant to help raise awareness of the possibilities to use the internet and communication technologies to help societies and economies, as well as to combat the digital... Continue Reading »
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World Bee Day
The UN has designated this day as World Bee Day to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators in the survival of our ecosystems, their contribution to sustainable development, and... Continue Reading »
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of cultural diversity and to advance UNESCO's four goals: Support sustainable systems of governance for culture... Continue Reading »
International Tea Day
The UN designated this day in order to promote collective actions and activities for the sustainable production and consumption of tea. Tea is important in many cultures, It provides a... Continue Reading »
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International Day for Biological Diversity
The UN has designated this day the International Day for Biological Diversity to emphasize the importance of education and awareness about the number of species being reduced by human activities... Continue Reading »
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric Fistula is one of the most tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth, yet it is preventable and treatable. Most cases occur among women living in poverty, who are... Continue Reading »
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International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
The United Nations recognizes this day to condemn torture as one of the vilest acts humans can commit on fellow humans. Torture, as well as cruel, degrading, and inhumane treatment,... Continue Reading »
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International Day of UN Peacekeepers
This day, dedicated by the UN, provides a chance to honor those who have lost their lives serves as UN Peacekeepers and all that work and contribute to the organization.
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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 »
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Global Day of Parents
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 »
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World Bicycle Day
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 »
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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
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 »
