World Chagas Disease Day
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 »
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 »
Today is the day to recognize those who identify as non-binary and celebrate the rich diversity of the community! Non-binary folks are people who don't identify exclusively as a man or... Continue Reading »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful... Continue Reading »
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 »
The UN International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade honors those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of... Continue Reading »