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 »
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.
The World Health Organization wishes for this day to help raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases, such as Chagas, which can be transmitted by contaminated food, blood, and several other... Continue Reading »
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 Jazz Day aims to inform the international community of how jazz can work as a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people, as well as a... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
