Nelson Mandela International Day
This international day is a day to remember the life and legacy of the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa, Nelson Mandela. This is a day for... Continue Reading »
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World Chess Day
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 »
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
This International Day highlights the fundamental importance of multilateralism and international cooperation, especially as these concepts are central to both the UN Charter and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.... Continue Reading »
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
This international day is recognized by the United Nations as a show of support for the victims of acts of violence based on religion or belief as well as affirm... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
This international day has been designated by UNESCO to bring attention to the tragedy of the slave trade to all people globally. It brings an opportunity to consider the history... Continue Reading »
International Day against Nuclear Tests
This International day was designated by the UN to raise awareness and education about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions and the importance of striving towards a nuclear weapon... Continue Reading »
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Enforced disappearance refers to violence perpetrated by states against their people as a method to quell internal conflicts and suppress dissent. This international day is designated to bring attention to... Continue Reading »
International Day of Democracy
This international observance by the UN is meant to promote the principles of democratic government, celebrate the progress of democratic reforms, and to raise public awareness about the lack of... Continue Reading »
International Equal Pay Day
The UN designated this international day to call on its member states as well as the international community and individual employers to work towards equal pay for all. The goal... Continue Reading »
International Day of Peace
The UN has designated the International Day of Peace to strengthen the ideals of peace through a 24-hour cease-fire and period of non-violence.
