Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. It was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.
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World Braille Day
This World Day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially... 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 Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
This Day is commemorated to recognize the victims of the Holocaust as well as to remember that the United Nations was established in response to the horrific crimes of the... Continue Reading »
World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day takes place on the 4th of February every year! The aim of the day is to avoid millions of preventable deaths through dismissing common misconceptions about the... 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 »
World Pulses Day
Pulses are also known as legumes, which are cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses and are extremely important... 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 Radio Day
Radio is an inexpensive medium with the power to promote diversity and create a platform for democratic discourse. It reaches the widest audience globally of any medium, giving it a... Continue Reading »
World Day of Social Justice
The observance of the day should contribute to the further consolidation of the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity... Continue Reading »
