International Mother Earth Day
This International Day is a call to action for us to take care of Mother Nature. Climate change and man-mad changes are having a hugely negative effect on our planet... Continue Reading »
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Education
World Day Against Child Labor
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 »
International Albinism Awareness Day
The United Nations created this international day to bring attention to the forms of discrimination that people with albinism face worldwide. People with albinism are placed at significant risks as... Continue Reading »
World Elder Abuse Day
The United Nations designated this World Day to bring attention to the high rates of abuse experienced by older people, especially those living in institutions. Elder abuse is a global... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
The United Nations designated this international day to rase awareness of the need to eliminate conflict-related sexual violence and honor victims and survivors as well as promote access to life-saving... Continue Reading »
Juneteenth
Juneteenth is an American holiday commemorating the end of slavery. Despite the abolition of slavery over 150 years ago in the United Staes, there are still civil and human rights... Continue Reading »
International Day of Yoga
This international day was designated by the UN to raise awareness about the many benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual practice originating in India... Continue Reading »
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
The United Nations acknowledges the celebration of the solstice as a representation of the unity of cultural heritage and traditions that promote the strengthening of mutual respect and peace between... Continue Reading »
UN Public Service Day
The UN has designated this day to celebrate the value of public service in communities and recognizes the contributions of public servants in the development process.
International Widow’s Day
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 »
