Human Rights Day
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 »
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International Universal Health Coverage Day
This International Day recognizes that universal health coverage (UHC), the idea that health care is a human right, is a key priority for international development as it is integral to... Continue Reading »
International Day of Education
Today it is important to recognize that education is a human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Access to education is also essential to achieving sustainable development... Continue Reading »
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
This International Day is a call to action to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) through coordinated and systematic efforts that prioritize the voices of women in affected communities and respect... Continue Reading »
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in... Continue Reading »
World Day of Social Justice
The pursuit of social justice is a central tenet of the global mission of the United Nations to promote development and human dignity. It is a key principle for peaceful... Continue Reading »
Zero Discrimination Day
This day is meant to celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life with full rights and dignity and is a call to action to the... Continue Reading »
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women, who have played an... 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.
