World Orphans Day
This day was created to raise awareness about the plight of orphans and to highlight the work being done by charities and organizations to provide them with love, care, and... Continue Reading »
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World Diabetes Day
This World Day was established to recognize the urgent need to develop policies to treat, and provide care for people with diabetics as well as prevent or delay the development... Continue Reading »
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World Toilet Day
This World Day is meant to recognize the ways in which toilets and proper sanitation and waste disposal saves lives in communities by preventing the spread of disease through human... Continue Reading »
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World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on this day each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving... Continue Reading »
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations that often remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame... Continue Reading »
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International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
According to the International Labour Organisation, more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery is not defined in law, it is used as an umbrella... Continue Reading »
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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 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 »
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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 »
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World Down Syndrome Day
This World Day is recognized to educate the public on what exactly living with Down syndrome means and how adequate access to health care, early intervention programs, inclusive education, and... Continue Reading »
