International Day of Yoga
This international day was designated by the UN to raise awareness about the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in India... Continue Reading »
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Culture
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
The United Nations acknowledges the celebration of the solstice as a representation of the unity of cultural heritage and traditions that promote the strengthening of mutual respect and peace between... Continue Reading »
International Day of the Tropics
The region of the Tropics is responsible for 80 percent of the world's biodiversity as well as much of its language and cultural diversity. This international day is recognized to... Continue Reading »
International Non-Binary Day
Today is the day to recognize those who identify as non-binary and celebrate the rich diversity of the community! Non-binary folks are people who don't identify exclusively as a man or... Continue Reading »
World Snake Day
Wildlife enthusiasts celebrate this World Day, bringing snake-lovers from across the world together. It is imperative to recognize the importance of the conservation of this often misunderstood reptile and the... Continue Reading »
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
This international day is recognized by the United Nations as a show of support for the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief as well as affirm... Continue Reading »
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
The General Conference of UNESCO approved the commemoration of a World Day for Audiovisual Heritage in 2005 as a mechanism to raise general awareness of the need to preserve and... Continue Reading »
International Day for Tolerance
This International Day marks the United Nations' commitment to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and people, which is a central tenet of the UN Charter and the... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
