World Poetry Day
This World Day celebrates a treasured form of cultural and linguistic expression and identity that has been hugely relevant to humanity and the human experience throughout history. Poetry has the... Continue Reading »
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International Day of Nowruz
Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz) marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It... Continue Reading »
World Meteorological Day
This World Day commemorates the coming into force on 23 March 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization. It showcases the essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
This day pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was murdered on March 24th, 1980. Monsignor Romero was actively engaged in denouncing violations of the human... Continue Reading »
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
The UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade honors those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of... Continue Reading »
International Day of Conscience
The UN has established this International Day in recognition of their mission to create conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights... Continue Reading »
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
This International Day recognizes the importance of sports as a tool for promoting peace and development, as has historically been seen through events such as the Olympic Games. It also... Continue Reading »
World Health Day
This World Day expresses the importance of universal health coverage as the World Health Organization's central goal is to ensure that everyone can obtain the care they need.
World Creativity and Innovation Day
Today is the day to celebrate the creativity and brilliance of humanity! Appreciate artistic expression or learn more about the innovative problem-solving that has been essential to economic, social, and... Continue Reading »
International Mother Earth Day
This International Day is a call to action for us to take care of Mother Nature. Climate change and man-mad changes are having a hugely negative effect on our planet... Continue Reading »
