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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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.
This World Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers and has become the occasion to mark progress and reflect on the... Continue Reading »
This World Day was declared by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo as a means to mark the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union's (UPU) creation in 1874. Its purpose is... Continue Reading »
This international day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
