Day of Clean Air for blue skies
This day is designated as a result of the recognition of the United Nations that hazardous chemicals and airs, water, and soil pollution and contamination is a global health issue... Continue Reading »
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International Day for South-South Cooperation
South-South cooperation is a show of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South. This is done through a broad framework of collaboration among countries of the South in the... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer is essential to humanity as it protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun, allowing life to thrive. In combatting climate change, it is essential... Continue Reading »
World Patient Safety Day
The first ever World Patient Safety Day organized by the World Health Organization occurred in 2019. They hope to bring awareness to patient safety failures and ensure that no one... Continue Reading »
International Day of Sign Languages
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 »
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
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 »
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
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 Day of Older Persons
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 »
World Habitat Day
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic... Continue Reading »
World Mental Health Day
This World Day has the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. It provides an opportunity for those... Continue Reading »
