Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. This holiday honors the dead with festivals and lively celebrations, a typically Latin American custom that combines indigenous Aztec ritual with Catholicism, brought... Continue Reading »
This International Day was designated as a call to action for all countries and members of the international community to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
This International Day of Solidarity is recognized in order to express support for the Palestinian People and reinforce the commitment to observing the rights of Palestinians through public support by... Continue Reading »
According to the International Labour Organisation, more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery is not defined in law, it is used as an umbrella... Continue Reading »
This International Day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people... Continue Reading »
This International Day is designated to help raise global awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to social and economic development, and highlight the important role of the International... Continue Reading »
This International Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the Genocide Convention and its role in combating and preventing genocide as well as offers a day to remember and honor... Continue Reading »
Human Rights Day celebrates the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which declares that every person is entitled to inalienable universal human rights... Continue Reading »
