World Food Safety Day
The United Nations has designated this international observance in order bring attention to the threat to human health and economies that food hazards and food borne illnesses pose, especially to... Continue Reading »
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World Blood Donor Day
The World Health Organization has organized this World Day to promote the necessity of access to safe blood for patients suffering from life-threatening conditions and to successfully complete procedures and... Continue Reading »
World Elder Abuse Day
The United Nations designated this World Day to bring attention to the high rates of abuse experienced by older people, especially those living in institutions. Elder abuse is a global... Continue Reading »
World Refugee Day
This World Day calls on people worldwide to recognize the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of refugees. Today, support the work that the UN Refugee Agency is doing to... Continue Reading »
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 »
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The United Nations has designated this international day to express its determination to create an international society free of drug abuse. They aim to raise awareness about the harms illicit... Continue Reading »
World Population Day
This World Day was organized to bring attention to the urgency and importance of population issues. On this day it is imperative to remember that gender equality and reproductive rights... Continue Reading »
International Day of Human Space Flight
This International Day celebrates the beginning of space travel for humankind and the science and technology that go into ensuring that not only is space travel possible but that it... Continue Reading »
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
This International Day highlights the fundamental importance of multilateralism and international cooperation, especially as these concepts are central to both the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.... Continue Reading »
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
This world day is a condemnation of human trafficking, a crime that exploits women, children, and men for numerous purposes including forced labor and sex. In the past 15 years,... Continue Reading »
