World Philosophy Day
Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what is possible to know, and of right and wrong behavior. It comes from the Greek word phílosophía,... Continue Reading »
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Cultural Awareness
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations that often remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame... Continue Reading »
International Human Solidarity Day
This is a day to celebrate global unity and diversity and raise awareness for the importance of international cooperation and solidarity as well as promote efforts for sustainable developement and... Continue Reading »
International Day of Education
Today it is important to recognize that education is a human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Access to education is also essential to achieving sustainable development... Continue Reading »
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
This Day is commemorated to recognize the victims of the Holocaust as well as to remember that the United Nations was established in response to the horrific crimes of the... Continue Reading »
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
This International Day is a call to action to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) through coordinated and systematic efforts that prioritize the voices of women in affected communities and respect... Continue Reading »
World Pulses Day
Pulses are also known as legumes, which are cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses and are extremely important... Continue Reading »
World Day of Social Justice
The observance of the day should contribute to the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity... Continue Reading »
World Day of Social Justice
The pursuit of social justice is a central tenet of the global mission of the United Nations to promote development and human dignity. It is a key principle for peaceful... Continue Reading »
