World Day Against Child Labor
The International Labour Organization has designated this World Day in order to bring attention to child labour practices worldwide and promote action and efforts to eliminate it. This day brings... Continue Reading »
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International Awareness
International Albinism Awareness Day
The United Nations created this international day to bring attention to the forms of discrimination that people with albinism face worldwide. People with albinism are placed at significant risks as... 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 »
International Day of Family Remittances
This universally recognized World Day recognizes the contributions of millions of migrants to improve the lives of their family members back home and create a better future for their children.... Continue Reading »
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
This World Day aims to educated the public about desertification in which the land in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas occurs, especially as a result of human activities. It... Continue Reading »
Sustainable Gastronomy Day
This World Day is designated to focus the world's attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play in promoting sustainable development and reaffirming the importance of all cultures and... Continue Reading »
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an American holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Despite the abolition of slavery over 150 years ago in the United Staes, there are still civil and human rights... 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 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 »
UN Public Service Day
The UN has designated this day to celebrate the value of public service in communities and recognizes the contributions of public servants in the development process.
