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.
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Women's Rights
International Girls in ICT Day
This International Day aims to create a global environment that empowers young girls and women to consider studies and careers in information and communication technologies. It is sponsored by the... Continue Reading »
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric Fistula is one of the most tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth, yet it is preventable and treatable. Most cases occur among women living in poverty, who are... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The United Nations designated this international day to rase awareness of the need to eliminate conflict-related sexual violence and honor victims and survivors as well as promote access to life-saving... Continue Reading »
International Women in Engineering Day
Supporting women in achieving success as engineers, applied scientists, and leaders.
International Widow’s Day
The UN recognizes this international day to draw attention to the experiences of widows and garner support for them and their children. Widows may experience a long-terms struggle for basic... 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 »
World Youth Skills Day
This World Day is designated to celebrate the active engagement of youth in sustainable development efforts in order to actively combat the impacts of climate change, unemployment, poverty, gender inequality,... Continue Reading »
World Chess Day
This World Day celebrates chess as a game with, as the UN delegate from Armenia argues, the ability to transcend national boundaries and break down political, social, and racial barriers.... 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 »
